BAHA says livestock are being affected by blackleg also

There’s also another concern for livestock producers: blackleg. The authority says that there has been a steady increase in animals dying from the disease. Blackleg is a highly fatal disease of cattle and sheep affecting mainly young animals. It is caused by the bacteria Clostridium chauvoei (show-voe-ee) which is found naturally in the soil. We asked Dr. Andre DePaz if this is something that the country can do away with permanently.

The main symptoms of blackleg include swelling in large muscles that feel like bubble wrap, bleeding from the nose, lameness, loss of appetite, rapid breathing, depression and high fever. The animal usually dies within 12 to 48 hours thus farmers usually find the animals already dead without seeing the signs of illness. The occurrence is very likely after heavy rainfall, disturbance of the soil – usually through ploughing or harrowing and the onset of the dry season.

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