Joint ill (Navel ill) of Calves

By Asst Editor Craig R, on June 17th, 2011

What is joint ill?

Navel or joint ill is a disease of young calves, usually less than one week of age. It occurs as a result of infection entering via the umbilical cord at, or soon after, birth. This infection can result in a range of signs depending on where the bacteria spread to.

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Common disorders affecting sheep - Other conditions

By Admin, on March 25th, 2011

Sheep with Orf

Sore Mouth

(Orf, Contagious Ecthyma)

8-10 days after exposure, small red spots appear which become small blisters blisters break and form scabs after 3-4 days common areas of infection are nose, eyelids, feet, and udder young lambs have difficulty sucking and ewe may resist . . . → Read More: Common disorders affecting sheep - Other conditions

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