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| | Sheep DiseasesInformation on a variety of diseases that infect sheep. |
 | Botulism Although instances of botulism affecting humans are rare, it is a common disease in animals and birds. |
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| Brucellosis Mainly affects rams. |
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| Foot and Mouth Disease A highly contagious animal disease that can also affect other livestock species. |
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| Goitre (Iodine Deficiency) Occurs most commonly in lambs, but can also affect calves and other young livestock. |
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| Grass Staggers (Hypomagnesaemia) Magnesium deficiency. It can affect stock in late autumn, winter and spring. This is not the same disease as perennial rye grass staggers. |
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| Green Feed Rickets Occurs mainly in unshorn lambs and weaners that are deficient in Vitamin D. |
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| Hypocalcaemia An abnormally low level of blood calcium. |
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| Internal Parasites There are three broad types of internal parasite that can cause significant health issues in sheep - worms, flukes and protozoa. |
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| Lameness There are several diseases that show up as lameness, some of them highly infectious, so you should have a close look at any lame animals straightaway. |
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| Lice The basics for smallholders and hobby farmers. |
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| Ovine Johne's Disease Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) is a chronic, incurable bacterial disease of sheep. The disease occurs in south-east Australia, including Tasmania. |
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| Perennial Ryegrass Staggers Caused by toxins in the leaves of perennial rye grass. This is not the same disease as grass tetany. |
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| Pregnancy Toxaemia (Twin Lamb Disease) A disease of ewes in late pregnancy. Early treatment is essential. |
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