Pneumonia

Pneumonia the most common cause of death in cattle

Pneumonia was found in between 30% and 40% of cattle aged one month to one year submitted to laboratories for postmortem examinations.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Pneumonia the most common cause of death in cattle

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