Tetanus is a wound-infection disease that can develop rapidly, causing death in cattle, buffalo, and other animals at a high mortality rate (90–100%). The toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani is the main cause of excessive reflex stimulation, leading to skeletal muscle stiffness in affected animals. In the following article, Fivevet provides detailed informat...

Publish date: 08/12/2025

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) is an acute diarrheal disease in pigs caused by a Coronavirus. The disease spreads rapidly and has a high mortality rate. In this article, Fivevet shares the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, and effective prevention and treatment measures.

Publish date: 05/03/2026

The blue ear disease in pigs, scientifically known as PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome), is also referred to as the “Reproductive and Respiratory Disorder Syndrome in pigs.” It is a dangerous infectious disease in pigs caused by the PRRSV virus, belonging to the Arteriviridae family. The disease causes pigs to lose appetite, develop high fever, bluish di...

Publish date: 07/04/2026

Mycoplasma suis in pigs is the causative agent of infectious anemia, leading to fever, pallor, and poor growth. Join Fivevet to explore the clinical signs, pathogenesis, and effective detection methods using Giemsa staining in veterinary diagnosis.

Publish date: 20/04/2026