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The major sources of infection are reproductive (mainly fetal and placental) secretions and mammary secretions (milk) from infected animals. Brucellosis can be transmitted through ingestion of or contact with aborted fetuses and infected calves. Brucellosis can be transmitted from bull to cow through natural mating; however, this is very rare.
