Under stress , these animals show signs and pass large numbers of bacteria to infect other animals . You should call the vet to advise you. Numbers in brackets refer to illustrations in the Extension Materials. This is an acute infectious disease of buffaloes and cattle of particular importance in Asia.
Buffalo are especially sensitive.
Goats, sheep, pigs and horses may also get the disease, whereas people are not affected. The disease is caused by a bacteria called Pasteurella Multocida. The bacteria may be present in animals without causing disease. Under some circumstances when the animals are weaker and more stressed than normal the bacteria multiply and disease suddenly appears. 5 HS is a dangerous disease which can pass easily from one animal to another.