The disease is spread if the climate is humid and wet and if there is close contact between animals. The presence of sheep infected with Dermatophilus congolensis serves as source of infection of other susceptible animals in the herd. It can affect sheep, goats, cattle and horses. Lumpy wool or dermatophilosis is caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. In contrast to lumpy wool where a hard scab forms, fleece rot is a wet infection. Fleece rotįleece rot entails the growth of the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa on wet wool. Large open sores form, the animals become restless and can even die if the wound remains untreated. When the eggs hatch, larvae appear that feed on the tissue. The accompanying smell attracts blowflies, which then lay eggs in these areas.
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The wet skin folds make certain animals more susceptible since it leads to localised fleece rot, involving breaking of wool and the fleece becoming soft. The problem is more common in fine wool sheep such as Merinos, when the fleece is fouled by manure and urine or if they are subjected to wet conditions for a long period. Some blowflies have adapted to the environment and lay their eggs under certain conditions on live sheep. The major cause is Corynebacterium ovis (also called pseudotuberculosis) and Arcanobacterium pyogenes. Due to discomfort and pain, the animals do not feed and lose condition. Grass and weed seeds that stick around the throat and mouth cause abscesses on the tongue and throat area. Sometimes the cause is tick wounds, plant thorns and grass seeds. tail docking, ear tagging and castration, can become infected. Any wounds, such as those accompanying the management process e.g. Abscesses and their causesĪbscesses are a fairly common sight on a sheep farm, since the bacteria that cause them occurs in the environment and can survive for long periods. Louse infestation results in severe irritation and weight loss. It is large enough to be observed on the animal with the naked eye.
The red louse, Bovicola ovis, is more active in winter. Psoroptes ovis is a state notifiable condition and must be treated under the supervision of a veterinarian. The mite causes severe itching and irritation, the skin becomes inflamed and pus and scabs form. It causes irreversible damage to the fleece and initially spreads unnoticed in a herd. Sheep scab is an important disease caused by the Psoroptes ovis mite. It can be caused by viruses and parasites or be part of other disease complexes. There are several reasons for the occurrence of skin conditions and lesions in sheep and goats.
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