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Bluetongue: What to look out for in Calves
Bluetongue can be passed to the unborn fetus from an infected pregnant cow. Calves are typically born small and weak, blind or deformed. Death of calves can occur after a few days of birth.
While the clinical signs are more severe in sheep, cattle can present signs of the disease.

The main clinical signs of Bluetongue in cattle are:
• Fever (up to 40.0 ºC)
• Abortion
• Mouth – swelling, ulceration or drooling
• Nasal discharge and conjunctivitis
• Swelling of the head and neck
• Swollen teats
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