Sheep 2

Most species absorb copper through the

Small Intestine

Sheep absorb copper in the

Small and Large intestine

Copper accumulates and stores in the

Liver

Massive release of copper during periods of what

Stress

Pregnant Toxemia is also known as

Twin Lab Disease

Pregnant Toxemia is primarily caused by

Low blood glucose

BCS of sheep/goat

1-5

Contagious ecthyma is also known as

Orf or Sore mouth

Contagious ecthyma is caused by

Parapoxvirus

Preventative measures of Orf

Vaccinate pregnant ewes and young in exposed or Cull affected animals

Caseous lymphadenitis (CL) is caused by

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

CL can be visible at what regions

Under skin, Around Lymph nodes, internal organs

Best treatment for CL

Culling

Preventative measures for CL is

Vaccination, Cull infected, and Remove sharp objects from pen (disinfect)

Scrapies is a

FATAL neurodegenerative disease that affects the CNS

Scrapies is caused by

A prion

What is Scrapies classified as

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy

How is Scrapies passed

from Ewe to offspring or to other animals via contact with placenta

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a

TSE commonly seen in deer, elk, moose

Who is the most susceptible for Scrapies

Black-face ( Suffolk and Hampshire)

Treatment of Scrapies

NONE it is fatal

The infection of the hoof is called

Foot rot

Foot rot causes

Severe Lameness and Loss in production

Trueperella pyogenes and F. Necro may cause

Foot Scald

Foot Scald is the

Infection between toes which leads to the invasion of both

Foot rot invades the

Wall/Sole of hoof

Foot rot is characterized by its

Necrotic odor in one or more feet

Foot rot treatment

Trimming, Drying chemicals, Antibacterials/Antimicrobials, Vaccination.