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» Atypical scrapie - Provides information on this recently identified brain disease of sheep, the risk to humans, the research being undertaken and the precautionary measures that should be taken.




» BSE and Sheep: Current Knowledge, Risk Assessment, SRM Controls and Options - The Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee presents research findings on prion diseases in sheep and outlines areas of research still to be undertaken. [PDF]




» Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) - Provides an overview of this disease, initial assessments, the symptoms, control, eradication and screening.




» 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.




» Disease Factsheet: Brucellosis (Brucella melitensis) - Information on this form of brucellosis which mostly affects sheep and goats, its clinical signs, geographical spread, tests and the GB and EU legislation covering it.




» Disease Factsheet: Contagious Agalactia - Information on this notifiable disease which affects sheep and goats, its clinical signs and post-mortem appearances.




» Disease Factsheet: Contagious Epididymitis - Information on this disease of male sheep caused by Brucella ovis, its clinical signs, serological testing and the GB and EU legislation covering it.




» Enterotoxemia in Lambs - Causes, prevention and treatment of "overeating" or "pulpy kidney" disease.




» Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) - Provides an overview of this disease and its economic impact, initial assessments, the symptoms and the accreditation scheme.




» Gestational Psittacosis in a Montana Sheep Rancher - An article about a woman that was exposed to Chlamydia psittaci from sheep while pregnant.




» Maedi Visna (MV) - Provides an overview of this disease and its economic impact, initial assessments, the symptoms and the accreditation scheme.




» 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.




» 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.




» 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.




» 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




» Pregnancy Toxemia - Symptoms, treatment and prevention.




» 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.




» Ringworm and Club Lamb Fungus - Tips to limit the spread of this ringworm type disease which is caused by a fungus.




» Scrapie - Provides an overview of this disease, initial assessments, symptoms, control, eradication and screening.




» Sheep Diseases - Review of common diseases found in sheep. [PDF]




» Sheep Diseases - Brief comments help diagnose, treat and prevent some of the more prevalent health problems of sheep.




» Summary Profile for Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) - Information on this bacterial disease, caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, which affects sheep and goats, the rationale for government intervention and suggested strategies. [PDF]




» 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. [PDF]




» Urinary Calculi in Growing Lambs - Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.




» USDA APHIS VS Scrapie Information - Links to information about the disease, certification program and proposed rules.

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