To keep your sheep safe, you’ve got to know about all of the plants that are poisonous to them. Although sheep will often avoid eating these plants instinctually, this isn’t something you can count on. And there are many poisonous plants that sheep will try to eat. In this article, I will explore some common …
Foot Rot in sheep (also referred to as hoof rot, foot scald or hoof scald) is an infectious disease caused by two different strains of bacteria which causes lameness and deterioration of the integrity of sheep’s hooves if left untreated. It spreads rapidly and is extremely difficult (and expensive) to eradicate from a flock of …
White muscle disease in sheep (also referred to as WMD or stiff lamb disease) is a degenerative muscle disease which is common in all large animals. It is most commonly observed in newborn lambs who have difficulty moving and is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin E or Selenium. If left untreated it can be …
Overeating Disease in sheep (also known as Enterotoxemia) is usually severe and can affect sheep of all ages. The disease is caused by two different strains of bacteria which are present in sheep’s gastrointestinal tract. These bacteria (Clostridium perfringens) normally are low-lying and don’t negatively impact your sheep’s health. In severe cases, overeating disease can …