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 tr…
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 co…
Epididymitis
How to recognize and manage this chronic infection of the epididymis and testes associated with lowered ram fertility.
Footrot Control (1990)
Causes, prevention and treatment of this common cause of lameness in sheep.
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…
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.
Johne's Disease in Sheep
Good discussion regarding Johne's disease (pronounced yonee's), a bacterial disease of ruminants characterized by wasting and diarrhea.
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.
Pizzle Rot
Symptoms, progression and treatment of this potentially serious problem affecting rams.
Topical Footrot Treatment
Instructions for treating with solution of oxytetracycline in alcohol.
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.
Urinary Calculi in Growing Lambs
Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.
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