28/05/2026
⚠️ Red Water Disease in Cattle – Know the Signs ⚠️
Red water (babesiosis) is a serious tick-borne disease that can affect cattle, especially during warmer months and in areas with heavy tick activity.
🐄 Common signs include:
• Dark red/brown urine (“red water”)
• High temperature
• Weakness and lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Pale gums due to anaemia
• Drop in milk yield
• Rapid weight loss
• In severe cases, sudden death
🦠 The disease is spread by ticks and can affect cattle of any age, particularly animals that haven’t built immunity or have moved to new grazing ground.
✅ Prevention tips:
• Check cattle regularly for ticks
• Monitor stock closely during high-risk periods
• Use appropriate tick control where needed
• Avoid stressing animals unnecessarily
• Speak with your vet about risk in your area and possible prevention methods such as bayticol pour on.
⏰ Early treatment is critical. If you suspect red water, contact your vet immediately. Prompt treatment can save lives.
A few minutes checking stock each day can make a big difference, staying vigilant and keeping a close eye on stock grazing rough or tick-prone land. Early action saves cattle. 🐮
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