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A malignant catarrhal fever-like disease in red deer (Cervus elaphus) in New Zealand

Authors: Hemmingsen P, Mavor NM, McAllum HJF
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 30, Issue 7, pp 99-101, Jul 1982
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Deer, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Eye/opthalmology, Viral, Syndrome, Disease/defect, Infectious disease, Clinical examination, Pathology, Respiratory system
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: Two case histories are presented to illustrate the clinical and pathological findings of a malignant catarrhal fever-like disease as seen in farmed red deer in New Zealand. Attention is drawn to the similarities with some exotic diseases and the suggestion is made that deer may act as a reservoir for the aetiological agent.

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