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Extensive information from the UK Health & Safety Executive on sheep dipping; including hazards
and safety, proper treatment, controls.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/as29.htm
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Controlling Internal Parasites in Sheep
To effectively control internal parasites at a reasonable cost, one needs to understand the
interaction between the worms and sheep, have knowledge of the parasite life cycle and use
dewormers and other management practices wisely.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/control.html
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Control of Internal Parasites in Sheep
Things to keep in mind when developing an effective parasite control program. (Virginia)
http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/livestock/aps-98_05/aps-913.html
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Using Aggressive Flock Management to Avoid Foot Problems
The author details the steps she has taken to avoid the introduction of the bacterium Dichelobacter
Nodosus onto her ranch.
http://www.hawksmountainranch.com/footrot4-99.html#anchor139140
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USDA APHIS VS Scrapie Information
Links to information about the disease, certification program and proposed rules.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahps/scrapie/
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Urinary Calculi in Growing Lambs
Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/urinary.htm
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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://www.ext.usu.edu/publica/agpubs/ah/sheep17.htm
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Topical Footrot Treatment
Instructions for treating with solution of oxytetracycline in alcohol.
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/news/aug96/aug96-2.html
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Sheep Ked
Information to help you identify Melophagus ovinus, the so-called "sheep tick."
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_entm/extension/InsectID/Mock/sheepke.htm
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Sheep arthritis
Discusses causes, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of arthritis in sheep, an inflammation
of the joints of the legs.
http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/agency/Pubns/farmnote/1994/f00494.htm
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Scrapie Information
Information about this fatal progressive neurological disorder of sheep from the UK Department for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/bse-science/level-4-scrapie.html
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Scrapie
Voluntary Flock Certification Program, FAQ and links.
http://www.osranch.com/Scrapie.htm
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Ringworm and Club Lamb Fungus
Tips to limit the spread of this ringworm type disease which is caused by a fungus.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/NebFacts/NF29.HTM
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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
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Pregnancy Toxemia
Symptoms, treatment and prevention.
http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LU.ket.html
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Pneumonia
Factors to consider when outbreaks of pneumonia occur.
http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_shppneum.htm
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Pizzle Rot
Symptoms, progression and treatment of this potentially serious problem affecting rams.
http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_shppizrot.htm
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Ovine vibriosis
Ovine vibriosis is an infectious disease of breeding ewes causing abortion in late pregnancy. It is
caused by the bacteria Campylobacter fetus. Signs, spread, treatment and prevention.
http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/agency/Pubns/farmnote/1990/f02990.htm
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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
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI5750.html
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Ovine brucellosis
Discusses economic loss from ovine brucellosis. Covers signs of the disease in rams and ewes,
effects on flock fertility, spread of infection, three diagnostic methods, eradication from stud
flocks and accredited free flocks.
http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/agency/Pubns/farmnote/1996/f01096.htm
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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.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/181414F66B8333ECCA256BCF000BBD2B
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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.
http://www.all-animals.com/groveland/sheeph.html
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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
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Johne's Disease in Sheep
Good discussion regarding Johne's disease (pronounced yonee's), a bacterial disease of ruminants
characterized by wasting and diarrhea.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/johnsdis.htm
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Internal Parasites of Sheep
Simple and concise information for agriculturists, veterinarians and extension workers in
Australia. It may also be useful for students at tertiary institutions and to workers from around
the globe. Illustrated with line drawings. These will be augmented with photographs over time.
http://www.vetpath.usyd.edu.au/parasitology/index.htm
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Internal Parasites
Life cycles, drench resistance, lab tests and other information.
http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/Sheep/Health/internal/
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Handling Internal Worm Parasitism in Sheep
Acquaints the reader with methods of preventing, controlling, and treating parasitism in sheep.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/PUBS/animaldisease/g864.htm
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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.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol3no2/jorgen.htm
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Footrot in Sheep: Treatment
This Agriculture Note discusses treatment options.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/4888A07B659CA175CA256BCF000BBFCD
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Footrot in Sheep: Prevention and Damage Control
Footrot! How can I keep it out? What can I do if my flock gets it? A vendor declaration form is
also included.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/499FE4A2F605646FCA256BCF000BBFCE
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Footrot in Sheep: Disease Facts
Ovine (sheep) footrot is a serious disease which has long been dreaded by sheep owners. It is a
disease which causes severe economic loss, suffering due to lameness and disruption to normal farm
operations. The economic losses result from reduced body weight and growth, decreased wool
production and restrictions to marketing opportunities.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/77985152A8DC9A29CA256BCF000BBD36
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Footrot in Sheep: Diagnosis
This Agriculture Note gives information on how to diagnose footrot
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/DF3CF205C2260BCFCA256BCF000BBD37
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Footrot in Sheep: Benign Footrot
Benign footrot, also known as scald or non progressive footrot, is a common condition of Victorian
sheep flocks. Benign strains have similar survival and transmission features to those of virulent
strains of the same organism.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/CA6459D6966B1A4ACA256BCF000BBD3B
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Footrot Control (1990)
Causes, prevention and treatment of this common cause of lameness in sheep.
http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUfootrot.html
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Foot Rot
Steps to control, treat, and eliminate.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/sheep/410-028/410-028.html
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Foot and Mouth Disease Links
Latest information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
http://www.usda.gov/special/fmd/fmd.html
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Foot and Mouth Disease
Information on the disease from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/fmd/default.htm
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Fighting and Winning the Parasite Battle in Sheep
Worms: sheep get them, shepherds try to kill them. For a control and prevention program, some
knowledge of type of parasites, life cycle of parasite, sheep susceptibility, anthelmintics
(dewormers) available, management options available, local and regional considerations, and whole
farm prevention programs are necessary to win the battle.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/parasite.html
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Epididymitis
How to recognize and manage this chronic infection of the epididymis and testes associated with
lowered ram fertility.
http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_shpepid.htm
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Enterotoxemia in Lambs
Causes, prevention and treatment of "overeating" or "pulpy kidney" disease.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/PUBS/animaldisease/g794.htm
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Control of Foot Rot in Sheep
"Footrot and dogs have driven more people out of the sheep business than any other
reason". There is probably much truth to statements like this. Footrot is a serious problem in
Indiana and surrounding states that has had a strong negative impact on our sheep industry.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/contfoot.html
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Contagious Foot Rot of Sheep - An Update
Foot rot is a serious contagious disease of sheep that has become a common problem in the western
states in recent years. Once established in a flock, it usually remains until a consistent
treatment program eliminates it. This disease must be differentiated from other foot problems if it
is to be successfully treated.
http://www.ext.usu.edu/publica/agpubs/ah/sheep07.htm
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Contagious Foot Rot of Sheep
Foot rot is a serious, contagious disease of sheep in which the horny hoof tissue is involved and
undermined. Once established, it usually remains in a flock unless a systematic treatment program
is used to eradicate it.
http://www.ext.usu.edu/publica/agpubs/ah/sheep06.htm
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Coccidia
Causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUcocc.html
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Club Lamb Fungus Disease
Club lamb fungus disease is a threat to both animals and humans. This guide reports on the disease
cause, symptoms and treatment methods.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/PUBS/animaldisease/g1075.htm
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Be Worm Aware!
Conditions that favor internal parasite development.
http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/agency/Pubns/agmemos/SRang/1997/memo697/page10.htm
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Avoid Foot Rot Like the Plague
Prevention of footrot is the only practical way of dealing with this problem.
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/footrot.html
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Abortions in Sheep
Answers the questions: "What should I do?" and "How should I approach the
problem?"
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/dlab/webdocs/ext_vet/cleon1.html
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Abortion in Sheep
Advice from the Veterinary Investigation Centre, Langford.
http://www.goldenvalley.co.uk/news96.htm#JANUARY_1996__NEWSLETTER
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