Web Directory

» 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.
   http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/bse-sheep-seac.pdf

» Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA)
   Provides an overview of this disease, initial assessments, the symptoms, control, eradication and screening.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/consulting/services/i-r/sghs/diseases/cla/

» Chlamydiosis: Enzootic Abortion of Ewes
   Information on this infection caused by Chlamydophilia abortus, the risk it causes to humans, especially pregnant women, and the infection in sheep.
   http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1191942148907?p=1191942148907

» Club Lamb Fungus
   Information from Virginia Cooperative Extension on this condition, its clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/410/410-018/410-018.html

» 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.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/epididymitis/

» 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.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/brucellamelitensis/

» Disease Factsheet: Contagious Agalactia
   Information on this notifiable disease which affects sheep and goats, its clinical signs and post-mortem appearances.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/agalactia/

» Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE)
   Provides an overview of this disease and its economic impact, initial assessments, the symptoms and the accreditation scheme.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/consulting/services/i-r/sghs/diseases/eae/

» Epididymitis in Range and Purebred Rams
   Factsheet from Utah State University Extension.
   http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/AH_Sheep_14.pdf

» Gestational Psittacosis in a Montana Sheep Rancher
   An article about a woman that was exposed to Chlamydia psittaci from sheep while pregnant.
   http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol3no2/jorgen.htm

» Listeriosis and Risks in Lambing Season
   Information on this disease caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, the risk it causes to humans especially pregnant women, and the infection in sheep.
   http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1195733813002?p=1191942148384

» Maedi Visna (MV)
   Provides an overview of this disease and its economic impact, initial assessments, the symptoms and the accreditation scheme.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/consulting/services/i-r/sghs/diseases/mvdisease/

» Maryland Small Ruminant Page: Diseases
   Provides links to information on a large number of diseases and conditions that affect sheep and goats.
   http://www.sheepandgoat.com/disease.html

» 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

» NADIS: Sheep Diseases
   Sheep health bulletins on a wide range of diseases and conditions provided by the National Animal Disease Information Service.
   http://www.nadis.org.uk/Diseases_Sheep.html

» Nutritional Diseases of Sheep
   Factsheet from Utah State University Extension.
   http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/AH_Sheep_10.pdf

» Orf
   Information on this disease of sheep and goats caused by a parapox virus, the clinical signs in animals, the disease in humans (usually people directly handling sheep) and its epidemiology.
   http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1191942171030

» Overeating Disease
   Causes, prevention and treatment of three different overeating diseases of lambs, enterotoxemia types C and D, and grain overload.
   http://www.pipevet.com/userfiles/file/SheepArticles/GrowingLambs/OVEREATING%20DISEASE.pdf

» 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.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nreninf.nsf/childdocs/-89E7A8DAFEA417624A2568B30004C26A-4E4232D1F9AFBFE4CA256BC700811E32-5FA46B2D7E0F5E9E4A256DEA00274704-181414F66B8333ECCA256BCF000BBD2B?open

» Ovine Progressive Pneumonia in Sheep
   Provides information on this common disease of sheep. Covers prevalence, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, control and eradication of the disease. Includes color photos showing infected lungs and microscopic cross-sections of lungs.
   http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI5750.html

» 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

» Sheep Diseases
   Review of common diseases found in sheep.
   http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/sheep/ncr379.pdf

» Sheep Parasites and Diseases
   Provides information on the symptoms and treatment of scab, lameness and infectious diseases, and grazing management for control of internal parasites.
   http://www.britishgrassland.com/sources/4004719/4002069/4034621/KT%20sheep%20parasites.pdf?id=4034621&noframe=true

» Sheep Pox
   DEFRA factsheet providing information on the history and spread of this disease, the clinical signs, post-mortem appearances and the UK and EU legislation covering it.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/sheeppox/

» Sheep and Goat Pox
   Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.
   http://inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/poxovi/poxovie.shtml

» Summary Profile for Caseous Lymphadenitis
   Information on this bacterial disease, caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, which affects sheep and goats, the rationale for government intervention and suggested strategies.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/vetsurveillance/profiles/documents/sp-cla.pdf

» Summary of Disease of Range Sheep
   Factsheet from Utah State University Extension.
   http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/AH_Sheep_03.pdf

» Toxoplasmosis and Risks in Lambing Season
   This disease, caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is the second most common cause of abortion in sheep. This article provides information on the disease in sheep and its transmission to humans.
   http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1195733849158?p=1191942176127

» 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://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/AH_Sheep_17.pdf

» Urinary Calculi in Growing Lambs
   Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.
   http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/sheep/facts/urinary.htm

» White Muscle Disease in Sheep and Goats
   WMD is a degenerative muscle disease. This guide reports on the disease cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/WMD.html