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In the realm of animal health, my understanding spans a wide array of topics, from common issues like cattle diseases to more specific cases such as Benign Theileriosis in Victoria, Bovine Johne's disease, and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow Disease). I'm well-versed in the intricacies of diseases affecting different species, including lumpy skin disease in cattle, upper alimentary ulcerative syndrome, foot-and-mouth disease, and significant diseases in sheep.
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