![]() ![]() This disease is spread through contact with the pus, so separating individuals with external abscesses is typically recommended. Abscesses can also form as a result of Caseous Lymphadenitis (more below), a highly contagious condition that can cause internal and external abscesses. Abscesses can form for a variety of reasons, including infections, poor wound management, and benign reactions to vaccinations or injectable medications. They can develop in any area of the body, but some common sites for sheep include their feet, face, and neck. ![]() Skin: Abscesses, Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL), Fly Strike, Keds, Lice, Mange, Sore Mouth (Orf)Įyes: Entropion, Pink Eye (Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis) AbscessesĪbscesses are pockets of pus that can develop internally or externally. Respiratory: Bluetongue, Sheep Nasal Bot Fly ( Oestrus ovis), Bottle Jaw, Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL), Lungworms, Mastitis, Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP), Pneumonia Reproductive: Bluetongue, Listeriosis, Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP) Neurological: Anthrax, Parelaphostrongylus Tenuis (Meningeal Worm, Deer Worm, Brain Worm), Listeriosis, Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP), Tetanus, Thiamine Deficiency Musculoskeletal: Arthritis, Bluetongue, Infectious Foot Rot (Contagious Hoof Rot), Interdigital Dermatitis (Foot Scald), Laminitis, Overgrown Hooves, Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP), White Muscle Disease Gastrointestinal: Barber Pole, Bloat, Clostridial Disease (Enterotoxemia, Struck, Necrotic Enteritis, Overeating Disease, Pulpy Kidney, Tetanus), Coccidiosis, Grain Overload (Rumen Acidosis, Lactic Acidosis), Johne’s Disease, Liver Flukes, Tapeworms ![]() Reading about health issues does not qualify you to diagnose your residents! Issues By Body SystemĬirculatory: Anaplasmosis, Anemia, Anthrax, Bluetongue, Copper Toxicity, White Muscle Disease If you believe a sheep is facing a health issue, always discuss with a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible. This is not an exhaustive list of everything that can happen to a sheep, but can help you get a sense of what challenges a sheep under your care may face in their lifetime. ![]()
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