If you are farming sheep, it’s important to understand how vulnerable they can be to various bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases. Animal’s Farming is here to provide detailed information on all types of sheep disease, including their symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventive measures. Stay informed and keep your sheep healthy with trusted insights and expert guidance.
Pneumonia in ruminants is an inflammation of the lungs caused by viral, bacterial, parasitic agents, or even stress. Pneumonia occurs when infectious or non-infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause the lungs of goats to become inflamed. It […]
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Foot rot also called Hoof Rot is a contagious disease in sheep that affects the hoof and is caused by the bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus. It is a common disease, especially in sheep with black hooves. Foot rot is very painful
Bottle jaw is a condition seen in sheep and goats where soft swelling develops beneath the lower jaw due to a buildup of fluid (oedema). It is not a disease but symptoms of loss of red blood cells. Bottle jaw
Sore mouth disease, also known as contagious ecthyma, Orf, pustular dermatitis, or scabby mouth, is the most common skin disease affecting these livestock worldwide. Sour mouth, which is highly contagious viral infection is caused by a Parapoxvirus from the pox
White Muscle Disease (WMD) also know as nutritional muscular dystrophy, is a condition in sheep that results from a deficiency in selenium, and occasionally vitamin E. This degenerative disorder affects both skeletal and cardiac muscles, predominantly in fast-growing lambs aged
Lamb bloating, also known as ruminal tympany, is a condition in which gas builds up in the rumen and cannot be released, leading to swelling of the abdomen and discomfort. It is a serious and often sudden condition that can
Lamb Scours, or diarrhea, is a common Disease in young lambs, especially in the first few weeks of life. Scouring happens when a lamb passes loose or watery manure instead of normal droppings. Scouring is not a disease itself but
Having a herd of sheep and goats means you have to protect them from various diseases. These illness of goat and sheep can cause serious problems, but knowing about them can help you avoid big losses and allow you to
