Diseases affecting dairy cows

There are a range of diseases affecting dairy cows with different impacts on welfare, productivity and profitability, so it makes sense to have a good understanding of common conditions.
The list of potential diseases affecting dairy cows is almost endless with some diseases more significant than others.
Diseases may compromise animal welfare, limit productivity or add additional costs to your business.
The relative impact of different diseases depends on the health status of your herd so it is advisable to work with your vet to assess your own situation.

Below are the more common diseases affecting dairy cows along with clinical signs, transmission and treatment.

Bleeding calf syndrome
Bluetongue
Bovine Tuberculosis
Bovine Ulcerative
Mammary Dermatitis
Brucellosis
Campylobacter foetus venerealis
Displaced Abomasum
Endometritis/Metritis
Foot and Mouth Disease
Johne's Disease
Liver fluke
Mycoplasma Bovis
Psoroptic mange
SalmonellaSepticaemia
White Line Disease 

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD)

Calf Pneumonia

Digital dermatitis

E coli Diarrhoea

Enteritis

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

Leptospirosis

Mites

Neospora canium

Sole ulcers