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Abortion in Sheep
Advice from the Veterinary Investigation Centre, Langford.
http://www.goldenvalley.co.uk/news96.htm#JANUARY_1996__NEWSLETTER
Abortions in Sheep
Answers the questions: "What should I do?" and "How should I approach the problem?"
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/dlab/webdocs/ext_vet/cleon1.html
Avoid Foot Rot Like the Plague
Prevention of footrot is the only practical way of dealing with this problem.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/footrot.html
OPP and Sheep Health Facts
Fact sheets describe the disease and methods of eradication. Also includes membership information for the "OPP Concerned Sheep Breeders Society" and a veternarian referral list.
http://www.all-animals.com/groveland/sheeph.html
Ovine Brucellosis
Ovine brucellosis (OB) is a bacterial disease of sheep found throughout Australia and characterised by infertility in rams. Learn how to diagnose and control this serious problem.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/181414F66B8333ECCA256BCF000BBD2B
Pizzle Rot
Symptoms, progression and treatment of this potentially serious problem affecting rams.
http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_shppizrot.htm
Pneumonia
Factors to consider when outbreaks of pneumonia occur.
http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_shppneum.htm
Pregnancy Toxemia
Symptoms, treatment and prevention.
http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LU.ket.html
Preventing Pasture Bloat in Sheep
Bloat can be a sudden and lethal occurrence for sheep. Often, unless the livestock is being monitored closely, the first symptom one notices is dead or distressed animals.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/pasbloat.html
Ringworm and Club Lamb Fungus
Tips to limit the spread of this ringworm type disease which is caused by a fungus.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/NebFacts/NF29.HTM
Scrapie
Voluntary Flock Certification Program, FAQ and links.
http://www.osranch.com/Scrapie.htm
Scrapie Information
Information about this fatal progressive neurological disorder of sheep from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/bse-science/level-4-scrapie.html
Sheep Ked
Information to help you identify Melophagus ovinus, the so-called "sheep tick."
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_entm/extension/InsectID/Mock/sheepke.htm
Topical Footrot Treatment
Instructions for treating with solution of oxytetracycline in alcohol.
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/news/aug96/aug96-2.html
Udder Diseases of Sheep
There are two major udder disease problems of ewes, hardbag and bluebag. They both tend to occur sporadically and are frustrating for producers to treat or prevent.
http://www.ext.usu.edu/publica/agpubs/ah/sheep17.htm
Urinary Calculi in Growing Lambs
Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/urinary.htm
Ovine Progressive Pneumonia in Sheep
Provides information on ovine progressive pneumonia, a common disease in sheep. Covers prevalence, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, and control and eradication of the disease. Includes color photos showing infected lungs and microscopic cross-sections of lungs. For sheep
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI5750.html
Club Lamb Fungus Disease
Club lamb fungus disease is a threat to both animals and humans. This guide reports on the disease cause, symptoms and treatment methods.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/PUBS/animaldisease/g1075.htm
Coccidia
Causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUcocc.html
Contagious Foot Rot of Sheep
Foot rot is a serious, contagious disease of sheep in which the horny hoof tissue is involved and undermined. Once established, it usually remains in a flock unless a systematic treatment program is used to eradicate it.
http://www.ext.usu.edu/publica/agpubs/ah/sheep06.htm
Contagious Foot Rot of Sheep - An Update
Foot rot is a serious contagious disease of sheep that has become a common problem in the western states in recent years. Once established in a flock, it usually remains until a consistent treatment program eliminates it. This disease must be differentiated from other foot problems if it is to be successfully treated.
http://www.ext.usu.edu/publica/agpubs/ah/sheep07.htm
Control of Foot Rot in Sheep
"Footrot and dogs have driven more people out of the sheep business than any other reason". There is probably much truth to statements like this. Footrot is a serious problem in Indiana and surrounding states that has had a strong negative impact on our sheep industry.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/contfoot.html
Enterotoxemia in Lambs
Causes, prevention and treatment of "overeating" or "pulpy kidney" disease.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/PUBS/animaldisease/g794.htm
Epididymitis
How to recognize and manage this chronic infection of the epididymis and testes associated with lowered ram fertility.
http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_shpepid.htm
Fighting and Winning the Parasite Battle in Sheep
Worms: sheep get them, shepherds try to kill them. For a control and prevention program, some knowledge of type of parasites, life cycle of parasite, sheep susceptibility, anthelmintics (dewormers) available, management options available, local and regional considerations, and whole farm prevention programs are necessary to win the battle.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/parasite.html
Foot and Mouth Disease
Information on the disease from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/default.htm
Foot and Mouth Disease Links
Latest information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
http://www.usda.gov/special/fmd/fmd.html
Foot Rot
Steps to control, treat, and eliminate.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/sheep/410-028/410-028.html
Footrot Control (1990)
Causes, prevention and treatment of this common cause of lameness in sheep.
http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUfootrot.html
Footrot in Sheep: Benign Footrot
Benign footrot, also known as scald or non progressive footrot, is a common condition of Victorian sheep flocks. Benign strains have similar survival and transmission features to those of virulent strains of the same organism.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/CA6459D6966B1A4ACA256BCF000BBD3B
Footrot in Sheep: Diagnosis
This Agriculture Note gives information on how to diagnose footrot
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/DF3CF205C2260BCFCA256BCF000BBD37
Footrot in Sheep: Disease Facts
Ovine (sheep) footrot is a serious disease which has long been dreaded by sheep owners. It is a disease which causes severe economic loss, suffering due to lameness and disruption to normal farm operations. The economic losses result from reduced body weight and growth, decreased wool production and restrictions to marketing opportunities.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/77985152A8DC9A29CA256BCF000BBD36
Footrot in Sheep: Prevention and Damage Control
Footrot! How can I keep it out? What can I do if my flock gets it? A vendor declaration form is also included.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/499FE4A2F605646FCA256BCF000BBFCE
Footrot in Sheep: Treatment
This Agriculture Note discusses treatment options.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/4888A07B659CA175CA256BCF000BBFCD
Gestational Psittacosis in a Montana Sheep Rancher
This site contains an article about a woman that was exposed to Chlamydia psittaci from sheep while pregnant.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol3no2/jorgen.htm
Handling Internal Worm Parasitism in Sheep
Acquaints the reader with methods of preventing, controlling, and treating parasitism in sheep.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/PUBS/animaldisease/g864.htm
Internal Parasites
Life cycles, drench resistance, lab tests and other information.
http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/Sheep/Health/internal/
Internal Parasites of Sheep
Simple and concise information for agriculturists, veterinarians and extension workers in Australia. It may also be useful for students at tertiary institutions and to workers from around the globe. Illustrated with line drawings. These will be augmented with photographs over time.
http://www.vetpath.usyd.edu.au/parasitology/index.htm
Johne's Disease in Sheep
Good discussion regarding Johne's disease (pronounced yonee's), a bacterial disease of ruminants characterized by wasting and diarrhea.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/johnsdis.htm
Mastitis
Description of the mammary gland system, causes of mastitis and methods to treat and prevent inflammation of the mammary gland or udder of the ewe.
http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUmast.html
Using Aggressive Flock Management to Avoid Foot Problems
The author details the steps she has taken to avoid the introduction of the bacterium Dichelobacter Nodosus onto her ranch.
http://www.hawksmountainranch.com/footrot4-99.html#anchor139140
USDA APHIS VS Scrapie Information
Links to information about the disease, certification program and proposed rules.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahps/scrapie/
Control of Internal Parasites in Sheep
Things to keep in mind when developing an effective parasite control program. (Virginia)
http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/livestock/aps-98_05/aps-913.html
Controlling Internal Parasites in Sheep
To effectively control internal parasites at a reasonable cost, one needs to understand the interaction between the worms and sheep, have knowledge of the parasite life cycle and use dewormers and other management practices wisely.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/control.html
Sheep Dipping
Extensive information from the UK Health & Safety Executive on sheep dipping; including hazards and safety, proper treatment, controls.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/as29.htm
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