In cattle, the disease is also known as "contagious abortion" because its hallmark symptom is the loss of a calf during the last trimester of pregnancy.
: Abortions, stillbirths, retained placentas, and reduced milk production. bang's disease
: Spread through contact with aborted fetuses, placental fluids, or vaginal discharges. It can also spread via contaminated feed or water. In cattle, the disease is also known as
, officially known as Brucellosis , is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused primarily by Brucella abortus . It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it primarily affects livestock (especially cattle) but can spread to humans. Disease Overview for Livestock officially known as Brucellosis