Tick fever is a disease of sheep characterized by the development of internal abscesses caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The disease is normally triggered by infestation with Ixodes ricinu. Etiology of Tick pyaemia: Pyaemia results from the infection of lambs or sheep with Staphylococcus aureus. It is not directly transmitted by ticks, but S. aureus, usually … Read more
Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) is a viral disease that affects goats. It is caused by the Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus (CAEV), which belongs to the lentivirus family. CAE primarily affects the joints and central nervous system of goats, leading to chronic inflammation, arthritis, and neurological disorders. Etiology of Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis: The Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis … Read more
Overeating or pulpy kidney disease, often known as enterotoxemia, is a disorder brought on by Clostridium perfringens type d. In healthy sheep and goats, these bacteria are often present in the soil and as a natural component of the intestinal microbiota. These bacteria can multiply quickly and create a huge amount of toxins in the … Read more