Disease of Sheep & Goats - Preventive Health

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the health and diseases affecting sheep and goats, essential for understanding preventive care.

Clostridial Diseases

A group of diseases in sheep and goats caused by Clostridium bacteria, leading to conditions like enterotoxemia and tetanus.

Enterotoxemia

A disease caused by Clostridium perfringens, leading to sudden death in lambs, particularly under stress or poor management.

Vaccination

The process of administering a vaccine to induce immunity against specific diseases.

Foot Rot

A disease caused by bacteria that leads to inflammation and necrosis of the hoof, particularly between the toes.

Caseous Lymphadenitis

A chronic disease in sheep caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, characterized by abscess formation in lymph nodes.

Tetanus

A neurological disease caused by Clostridium tetani, marked by muscular stiffness and lockjaw.

Johne’s Disease

A chronic enteric disease caused by Mycobacterium avium, leading to severe weight loss and diarrhea in sheep.

Q Fever

An infectious disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, transmitted through contaminated aerosols and associated with fever and respiratory illness.

Scrapie

A neurodegenerative disease caused by prions in sheep, characterized by weight loss and behavioral changes.

Pregnancy Toxemia

A metabolic disorder in pregnant ewes, leading to ketosis due to insufficient energy intake.