[Rabies in cattle]

Diagnostic results of the post mortem examinations of the brains of 99 rabies-suspected--but actually not infected--cattle are reported. In 19 cases listeria encephalitis was stated. Furthermore non-purulent encephalitis 9 X, including 1 X malignant catarrhal fever of cattle and 2 X mucosal disease; purulent encephalitis 1 X; corticocerebral necrosis 1 X and arterial sclerosis 1 X were diagnosed. 68 cases proved to be no cerebral disease. By means of the presented diagnostic results and literature, peculiarities of rabies in cattle are discussed in view of differential diagnosis, and practical hints are given.