✨️✨️MAIN CAUSES OF COW ABORTION ✨️✨️🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄 Cow abortion can result from various infectious and non-infectious causes. Here are the main factors: Learn with #nilefeeds ♥️ 1.♥️ INFECTIOUS CAUSES: These are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that affect the reproductive system. Brucellosis (Brucella abortus) – A bacterial infection that causes late-term abortion. Leptospirosis – Bacterial infection leading to abortion, stillbirths, or weak calves. Neosporosis (Neospora caninum) – A protozoal infection that often leads to mid-to-late-term abortion. IBR (Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis, Bovine Herpesvirus-1) – A viral infection that can cause abortion in the second half of pregnancy. BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) – Causes early embryonic death, congenital defects, or abortion. Trichomoniasis & Campylobacteriosis – Sexually transmitted protozoal and bacterial infections leading to early embryonic death or abortion. Fungal infections (Aspergillosis) – Can cause sporadic abortions due to moldy feed contamination. 2.♥️ NON-INFECTIOUS CAUSES: These are related to management, nutrition, genetics, or environmental factors. Nutritional Deficiencies – Lack of essential nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin E, selenium, or iodine. Toxins – Consumption of toxic plants (e.g., lupines, pine needles) or contaminated feed (e.g., mycotoxins, nitrates). Hormonal Imbalances – Low progesterone levels leading to pregnancy loss. Physical Trauma & Stress – Rough handling, overcrowding, heat stress, or transportation can induce abortion. Congenital Defects & Genetic Factors – Some embryos have lethal genetic mutations. Drugs & Medications – Certain antibiotics, steroids, or anti-inflammatory drugs can lead to pregnancy loss if misused. 3.♥️ ENVIRONMENTAL & MANAGEMENT FACTORS: Extreme Weather Conditions – Heat stress, cold stress, or storms can increase abortion risks. Poor Biosecurity – Introduction of infected animals without proper testing. Inadequate Housing & Hygiene – Dirty, overcrowded, or poorly ventilated environments can spread infections. Prevention Strategies: Vaccination – Protect against BVD, IBR, leptospirosis, and brucellosis. Proper Nutrition – Ensure balanced minerals and vitamins in the diet. Biosecurity Measures – Test new animals before introducing them to the herd. Breeding Management – Avoid using bulls or semen from infected sources. Reduce Stress & Physical Injuries – Handle animals gently and provide proper housing.