NSW reached Bovine Brucellosis free status in 1992.

Diagnosis

Not available

Specimens required

1. Specimens as required for the diagnosis of abortion in cattle (see abortion)
2. From the cow -
   1. uterine discharges or vaginal mucus, submitted chilled for bacteriology.
   2. milk samples from the lactating cow, submitted chilled for bacteriology and serology.
   3. 2 ml of serum for serology. Samples can be submitted on the clot if they will be tested within 48 hours of collection.
3. From the bull -
   1. 0.5 to 1 ml of semen collected aseptically, and submitted chilled for bacteriology.
   2. 2 ml of serum, submitted chilled for serology.