Caseous Lymphadenitis

Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) CLA has been in identified in most European countries. It affects sheep and goats in particular. It w...

Chlamydial Abortion/Enzootic Abortion in Ewes (EAE

Chlamydial Abortion/Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) Abortion due to EAE is the most common type of abortion in the UK ; hence, it poses...

Causes for Emaciation

Johne’s Disease (Paratuberculosis) ·         Characterised by emaciation (not chronic diarrhoea, as in cattle.) ·         Annual ewe ...

Trace Element Deficiencies

Trace Element Deficiencies Often present as poorly grown lambs during late summer/early autumn. Important interplay between parasitic gas...

Dental Diseases

Dental Diseases Maintaining healthy and functioning teeth and gums is of critical importance to the body condition/weight gain in adult s...

Control of Sheep Scab

Control of Sheep Scab ·          Sheep scab is caused by the host-specific mite Psoroptes ovis . It can be transmitted by direct contact ...