Blackleg in Cattle: What Ranchers Need to Know to Protect Their Herd

What Is Blackleg in Cattle?

Blackleg is an acute, highly fatal disease primarily affecting young, healthy cattle between 6 months and 2 years old. Caused by the spore-forming bacterium Clostridium chauvoei, this disease progresses rapidly, often leading to sudden death with few visible signs.

Since the spores can survive in soil for years, proactive vaccination and management are the only reliable defenses against this devastating condition.

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