Cattle Abortion: Fungi

Question 1

Aspergillus species mycosis: seasonal prevalence

Answer 1

More so from December to March

Question 2

Aspergillus species mycosis: abortion rate

Answer 2

Sporadic (5-10% in some herds)

Question 3

Aspergillus species mycosis: time of abortion

Answer 3

4-9 months

Question 4

Aspergillus species mycosis: placental findings

Answer 4

Diffuse or multifocal thickening
Leathery brown-yellow appearance of cotyledons and intercotyledonary areas
Placentitis
Necrosis

Question 5

Aspergillus species mycosis: fetal findings

Answer 5

May be small, raised grey-white soft lesions or diffuse white areas on skin
Resembles ringworm