Conditions and Diseases Websites

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.

Symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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.

Factors predisposing young rams to urinary crystals and blockage of the urethra.

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.

WMD is a degenerative muscle disease. This guide reports on the disease cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Provides links to information on a large number of diseases and conditions that affect sheep and goats.

Information from Virginia Cooperative Extension on this condition, its clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment.

Information on this disease, its transmission and spread, clinical signs, diagnosis and what is being done to prevent its entry into Canada.

Factsheet from Utah State University Extension.

Factsheet from Utah State University Extension.

Factsheet from Utah State University Extension.