a field report on diagnosis and successful treatment of bacterial endocarditis in bovine

Eleven cattle clinically presented with history of reduced feeding and altered other habits. Examination revealed sluggish movement and tachycardia. Auscultation was suggestive of heart disease. Three cattle died of same symptoms at different times were also included in this study. Laboratory examination of ante- (8 cattle) and post- mortem (3 cattle) samples confirmed Viridans Streptococci and was found sensitive to Cefotaxime and Streptomycin sulphate. All animals treated with 5gm Cefotaxime parenterally daily for 5 days. 9 cattle recovered and two died.