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This is normally vegetative and caused by Arcanobacterium pyogenes. Diagnosis will be confirmed by auscultation and observing the peripheral signs which will vary according to which valve or valves are affected. The most common sign is engorged jugular veins. Treatment is a very prolonged course of antibiotics which seldom cure the disease. If the cow improves it is important that she receives full antibiotic cover at her next calving.