Bovine enzootic haematuria lesions in cattle passing through a Nelson meatworks

Authors: van der Wouden M, Smith BL
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 20, Issue 4, pp 56, Apr 1972
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Biosecurity, Toxicology, Poisoning - plant, Disease surveillance, Circulatory system/haematology, Disease/defect, Meat, Harvesting/processing, Public health, Slaughter, Urinary system/urology
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: Bovine enzootic haematuria has been previously described in New Zealand (Kerrigan, 1926; Smith and Beatson, 1970). The disease has been noticed on several occasions in localized areas where the incidence may be very high. It is unknown whether this localized distribution is real or apparent. In order to obtain a more accurate estimation of the numbers of affected properties and cattle in the Nelson area, a survey of urinary bladders was proposed and bladders of cattle sent to the Nelson Freezing Companies Meatworks at Stoke were examined…

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