Diffuse Fibrosing Alveolitis in Cattle
- Respiratory Diseases of Cattle
- Overview of Respiratory Diseases of Cattle
- Allergic Rhinitis and Enzootic Nasal Granuloma in Cattle
- Sinusitis in Cattle
- Necrotic Laryngitis in Cattle
- Tracheal Edema Syndrome of Feeder Cattle
- Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex
- Enzootic Pneumonia of Calves and Shipping Fever Pneumonia
- Viral Respiratory Tract Infections in Cattle
- Bacterial Pneumonia in Cattle
- Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia
- Interstitial Pneumonia in Cattle
- Acute Bovine Pulmonary Emphysema and Edema
- Anaphylaxis in Cattle
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Cattle
- Diffuse Fibrosing Alveolitis in Cattle
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Feedlot Cattle
- 4-Ipomeanol Toxicity (Moldy Sweet Potato) and Perilla Ketone Toxicity (Purple Mint Toxicity) in Cattle
- Toxic Gases in Respiratory Disease of Cattle
- Vena Caval Thrombosis and Metastatic Pneumonia in Cattle
Diffuse fibrosing alveolitis is a chronic, progressive respiratory disease of undetermined cause and possibly of multiple etiologies. A proportion of affected cattle are seropositive for precipitating antibodies to Micropolyspora faeni, and this condition may represent the end stage of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Other than the respiratory signs, the animals appear alert and maintain a good appetite until the onset of heart failure in the terminal stages. Signs include coughing, increased respiratory rate, dyspnea, and weight loss. Necropsy findings include right ventricular hypertrophy, interalveolar fibrosis, obliteration of the alveolar spaces, alveolar hyperplasia, bronchitis, and bronchiolitis. There is no treatment.
- Respiratory Diseases of Cattle
- Overview of Respiratory Diseases of Cattle
- Allergic Rhinitis and Enzootic Nasal Granuloma in Cattle
- Sinusitis in Cattle
- Necrotic Laryngitis in Cattle
- Tracheal Edema Syndrome of Feeder Cattle
- Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex
- Enzootic Pneumonia of Calves and Shipping Fever Pneumonia
- Viral Respiratory Tract Infections in Cattle
- Bacterial Pneumonia in Cattle
- Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia
- Interstitial Pneumonia in Cattle
- Acute Bovine Pulmonary Emphysema and Edema
- Anaphylaxis in Cattle
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Cattle
- Diffuse Fibrosing Alveolitis in Cattle
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Feedlot Cattle
- 4-Ipomeanol Toxicity (Moldy Sweet Potato) and Perilla Ketone Toxicity (Purple Mint Toxicity) in Cattle
- Toxic Gases in Respiratory Disease of Cattle
- Vena Caval Thrombosis and Metastatic Pneumonia in Cattle
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The clinical signs of frontal sinusitis include fever, anorexia, nasal discharge, changes in nasal airflow, and bad breath. Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause frontal sinusitis in cattle?