Conditions and Diseases

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.
www.food.gov.uk/bse/what/atypicalscrapie

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]
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.
www.sac.ac.uk/consultancy/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.
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.
www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/sheep/410-018/410-018.html

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.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/brucellamelitensis/index.htm

Disease Factsheet: Contagious Agalactia - Information on this notifiable disease which affects sheep and goats, its clinical signs and post-mortem appearances.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/agalactia/index.htm

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.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/epididymitis/index.htm

Enterotoxemia in Lambs and Kids - Causes, prevention and treatment of "overeating" or "pulpy kidney" disease.
www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/overeat.html

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

Gestational Psittacosis in a Montana Sheep Rancher - An article about a woman that was exposed to Chlamydia psittaci from sheep while pregnant.
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.
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.
www.sac.ac.uk/consultancy/sghs/diseases/mvdisease/

Maryland Small Ruminant Page: Disease Image Gallery - Provides photographs of sheep and goats affected by a number of diseases and conditions.
www.sheepandgoat.com/diseaseimages.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.
www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUmast.html

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.
www.all-animals.com/groveland/sheeph.html

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.
www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1191942171030

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

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/distribution/livestocksystems/DI5750.html

Pregnancy Toxemia - Symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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.
ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/pasbloat.html

Scrapie - Information from Wikipedia on this degenerative disease affecting the nervous system of sheep and goats.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapie

Scrapie - DEFRA’s official website on this brain disease, a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, which affects sheep and goats. Includes information on the National Scrapie Plan, the incidence of the disease in the UK, legislation, questions and answers and useful contacts.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/othertses/scrapie/index.html

Scrapie - Information on this fatal degenerative disease of sheep and goats, its epidemiology and transmission, clinical signs, research, the US eradication program and the history of the disease.
www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/fs_ahscrapie.html

Scrapie - Description of the disease, its history, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency program and control measures for owners.
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/scrtre/scrtrefse.shtml

Scrapie - Provides an overview of this disease, initial assessments, symptoms, control, eradication and screening.
www.sac.ac.uk/consultancy/sghs/diseases/scrapie/

Scrapie: Advisory Notes for Farmers - This leaflet describes what signs to look out for in sheep and goats and what to do if scrapie is suspected. [PDF]
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/othertses/scrapie/adv-note.pdf

Scrapie Disease Information - USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service offers videos of affected animals and information on this disease.
www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_diseases/scrapie/

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.
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/poxovi/poxovifse.shtml

Sheep Diseases - Brief comments help diagnose, treat and prevent some of the more prevalent health problems of sheep.
www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI1877.html

Sheep Diseases - Review of common diseases found in sheep. [PDF]
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.
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.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/sheeppox/index.htm

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]
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/vetsurveillance/profiles/sp-cla.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.
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. [PDF]
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.
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.
www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/WMD.html