Unforgettable facts about viral diseases of sheep and goats
Viral diseases in sheep and goats can be devastating for livestock. Here are some unforgettable facts about key viral diseases in these animals, along with details:
Learn More1. **Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)**:
– **Highly Contagious**: FMD is highly contagious and affects cloven-hoofed animals, including sheep and goats.
– **Economic Impact**: It results in trade restrictions and significant economic losses.
2. **Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE)**:
– **Chronic Infection**: CAE is a slow, chronic viral infection that affects goats.
– **Arthritis and Encephalitis**: It can lead to arthritis in adult goats and encephalitis in kids.
3. **Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)**:
– **Highly Contagious**: PPR is highly contagious and can lead to high mortality in sheep and goats.
– **Global Impact**: It has a severe impact on small ruminant populations worldwide.
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4. **Scrapie**:
– **Neurological Disease**: Scrapie is a fatal neurodegenerative disease in sheep.
– **Prion Disease**: It is caused by prions, and there is no cure.
5. **Sheep and Goat Pox**:
– **Poxvirus Infection**: This disease is caused by a poxvirus and leads to fever, nodules, and skin lesions.
– **Contagious**: It’s highly contagious and can spread rapidly in flocks.
6. **Maedi-Visna Virus (MVV)**:
– **Chronic Respiratory Disease**: MVV causes chronic respiratory disease in sheep.
– **Visna**: In addition to respiratory issues, it can lead to a condition called Visna, which affects the nervous system.
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7. **Bluetongue Disease**:
– **Culicoides-Borne**: Bluetongue is transmitted by Culicoides midges and can affect sheep and goats.
– **Variability**: Multiple serotypes of the virus exist, making vaccination challenging.
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Preventing and managing these viral diseases in sheep and goats typically involves vaccination, biosecurity measures, and early detection to reduce their impact on the health and productivity of small ruminant populations.
🧩CREATED BY DR JOSEPH DEJI-FOLUTILE
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