New Forest Eye in Cattle

By Asst Editor Craig R, on June 22nd, 2011

Also know as Pink Eye,(Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, IBK)

What is New Forest Eye?

New forest eye is an eye infection caused by Moraxella bovis. Cattle can become infected via bacteria from the environment and from bacteria from ‘carrier cows’ which are infected but have no obvious eye disease. It is probably the most common . . . → Read More: New Forest Eye in Cattle

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Common sheep diseases and predisposing factors

By Admin, on May 6th, 2011

Photo: Malcolm Carruthers

Many diseases occur on sheep farms. Develop a list of common diseases in your region and be aware of strategies to control the impact if a disease occurs. The table outlines a few common diseases.

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Goats - less common health issues

By Asst Editor Jennie H, on November 29th, 2010

This article will assist you to identify and manage the following  health problems that can afflict goats.

Liver Fluke, C.A.E.V. – Caprine arthritis encephalistis virus (big knee),  Coccidiosis, Yersinia, Lameness, Mastitis, Urinary calculi (kidney stones), Pink eye/conjunctivitis, Mange, Scabby mouth, Milk fever (hypocalcaemia), and Grass tetany (hypomagnesaemia).

It provides details of the prevailing conditions . . . → Read More: Goats – less common health issues

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