Small Ruminant Nutrition & Systems

A set of 30 vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and definitions related to small ruminant nutrition and health.

Moorit

A breed of sheep characterized by its distinctive brown coloration.

Wensleydale

A breed known for its long wool and good meat quality.

Zoonotic

Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Blue Tongue

A viral disease affecting sheep, transmitted by midges.

Orf

A contagious viral disease in sheep causing sores around the mouth.

Dystocia

Difficulties during lambing or birth.

Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL)

An infectious disease in sheep caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.

Ovine Progressive Pneumonia (OPP)

A viral disease in sheep leading to severe weight loss and respiratory issues.

Abscess

A painful, pus-filled infection that can occur due to CL.

Foot Rot

A bacterial infection in sheep causing lameness.

Pneumonia

A serious respiratory infection in sheep.

Diarrhea

A digestive issue in sheep that can lead to dehydration.

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

The bacterium causing Caseous Lymphadenitis.

Vaccination

A method to prevent diseases in livestock.

Carcass condemnations

The process of rejecting animal carcasses due to disease.

Sore Mouth

Another term for Orf, a viral disease affecting sheep.

Midges

Small flies that can transmit diseases like Blue Tongue.

Innate immunity

The natural defenses an animal has against infections.

Viral disease

Infectious diseases caused by viruses.

Clinical signs

Symptoms or indicators of a disease.

Chronic wasting

A progressive decline in health and condition over time.

Necropsy

The examination of a body after death to determine cause of death.

Swollen lungs

A condition indicating respiratory issues, often seen in OPP.

Culling

The process of removing sick or unproductive animals from a flock.

Electric netting

A type of portable fencing for livestock.

Technical innovation

New advancements or technologies applied to farming.

Minerals in ruminant nutrition

Essential elements necessary for the health of ruminants.

Lambing season

The time of year when sheep give birth.

Rare breeds

Breeds of livestock that are becoming increasingly uncommon.

Mastitis

Infection of the mammary glands in ewes, leading to production issues.

Ruminant systems

Farming practices specifically designed for ruminants like sheep.

Non-infectious disease

Health issues not caused by pathogens, like nutritional deficiencies.