Problem

Bovine leukosis

Other Names:
Bovine lymphosarcoma
Bovine malignant lymphoma
Bovine leukaemia
Incidence:

In 1994, it was reported that 10 cattle herds were under restriction because animals have been found with enzootic bovine leukosis, a cancer of the tissues which produce white blood cells. Tumours can develop in the heart, kidneys, lymph glands and womb.

Aggravates:
Infected cattle
Values:
Malignancy
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 2: Zero HungerGOAL 15: Life on Land
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
26.08.2019 – 17:08 CEST