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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.
www.cdc.gov
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.
www.case-agworld.com
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.
www.all-animals.com
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
www.extension.umn.edu
Symptoms, treatment and prevention.
www.case-agworld.com
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.
ag.ansc.purdue.edu
USDA APHIS VS Scrapie Information
Links to information about the disease, certification program and proposed rules.
www.aphis.usda.gov
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.
www.dpi.vic.gov.au
Club lamb fungus disease is a threat to both animals and humans. This guide reports on the disease cause, symptoms and treatment methods.
ianrpubs.unl.edu
Tips to limit the spread of this ringworm type disease which is caused by a fungus.
ianrpubs.unl.edu
Causes, prevention and treatment of "overeating" or "pulpy kidney" disease.
ianrpubs.unl.edu
Urinary Calculi in Growing Lambs
Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.
www.omafra.gov.on.ca
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)
extension.usu.edu
Review of common diseases found in sheep (PDF).
ianrpubs.unl.edu
Brief comments help diagnose, treat and prevent some of the more prevalent health problems of sheep.
www.extension.umn.edu