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Nutrition Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webThe single most important factor determining the reproductive performance in ewes is nutrition. Ewes in optimal body condition score (≥3) carry more lambs, have higher lamb …

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Facial Eczema Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webFacial Eczema. In New Zealand facial eczema is one of the most important diseases of sheep, with annual losses that have been estimated to be over $120 million in some …

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Parasites Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webStep 1. All roundworms begin as eggs. These eggs are produced by female adult roundworms living in the gut of the animal. Step 2. These eggs are passed out in the …

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Brucellosis Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webBrucellosis is a bacterial disease that permanently infects the testicles and epididymis of rams, rendering them infertile. It also temporarily infects the reproductive tracts of ewes, …

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A OWNER’S GUIDE TO PREVENTATIVE TESTING.

webA physical exam only evaluates the outside of your pet. Diagnostic testing helps determine your pet is healthy inside as well! Establish healthy baseline values

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Clostridial Disease Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webClostridial diseases are caused by a group of bacteria that have the ability to form resistant spores. Spores can concentrate in areas of high sheep usage e.g. around yards, sheds …

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Leptospirosis Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webLeptospirosis is caused by the bacteria Leptospira interrogans.There are over 150 serovars of L. interrogans, of which six are found in NZ.The serovars Leptospira hardjo and …

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Salmonella Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webSalmonellosis is a bacterial disease that is characterised by outbreaks of severe diarrhoea and death. In sheep there are two forms of the disease seen. The enteric form and the …

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Scabby Mouth Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webScabby mouth, also called orf, contagious ecthyma or contagious pustular dermatitis, is a viral disease (poxvirus) affecting sheep and goats. Scabby mouth is highly contagious, …

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Lameness Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webControl, Treatment and eradication. Control of spread involves footbathing (for long or short term actions). Footbathing in 10% zinc sulphate helps treat existing lesions and reduce …

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Johnes Disease Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webJohnes disease is an incurable bacterial disease that affects the intestines of sheep, goats, deer and cattle, causing the intestinal walls to slowly thicken reducing absorption of …

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Metabolic Diseases Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webMilk fever is associated with pregnancy in sheep. Despite the name "milk fever" the disease does not result in any raised temperature (fever) or infection. The disease occurs when …

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Vaccinations Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webAbortion form: Two vaccinations are recommended 4-6 weeks apart in early pregnancy. The first vaccination can be given at ram removal and the second at scanning. An annual …

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LIVESTOCK VACCINE HANDLING GUIDE

webTHE MAIN POINTS OF THIS GUIDE ARE: 1. Read and follow vaccine label directions. 2. Regularly check vaccine handling procedures. 3. Keep vaccines at 2-8°C unless …

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Lamb Mortality and Clostridial Deaths Sheep Solutions NZ

webThe total percentage of lamb losses from docking to pre-lamb was 6.2% and 4.8% in the unvaccinated and vaccinated lambs respectively (p=0.06). This is a 23% reduction in …

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Equine Vaccination Guidelines Zoetis NZ

webThese guidelines have been endorsed by the New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association, the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation and the New Zealand Equine Health …

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Abortions Sheep Solutions NZ Zoetis NZ

webThis is arguably the most common cause of sheep abortion in NZ and is caused by the bacteria Campylobacter fetus fetus. Abortion usually occurs within the last 6 weeks of …

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