Familial allergic rhinitis in cattle
Krahwinkel, D.J.; Schmeitzel, L.P.; Fadok, V.A.; Kitchen, H.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 192(11): 1593-1596
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 3410780 Document Number: 314190
Allergic rhinits was diagnosed in a group of AngusxHolstein cattle. Clinical signs included nasal discharge, hyperactivity of the lacrymal gland, sneezing, and nasal pruritus. The diagnosis was made on the basis of intradermal skin testing of affected and clinically normal cattle. The affected cattle had positive test results to various tree, grass, weed and mould allergens. The clinical signs and seasonal occurrence were similar to those features for allergic rhinitis in man. Breeding data indicated an inherited mode of transmission, although only females were affected.