Sheep

Question 1

How long is sheep gestation

Answer 1

143-147 days

Question 2

What is watery mouth

Answer 2

Affects lambs from 12-36 hours old
Main cause is E. coli
treatment: antibiotics & anti inflammatory drugs
Prevention: good hygiene & adequate colostrum intake

Question 3

What is joint ill

Answer 3

Hot, swollen & painful joints
Caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae
Entrance: orally, via naval, docking, castrating or tagging wounds
Prevention: good hygiene & adequate colostrum

Question 4

What is Entropian

Answer 4

Lower eyelid rolls in & eyelids rub against surface of eye
makes lambs eyes runny & cornea cloudy
Treatment: injections of penicillin parallel to eyelid or application of clips to eyelid