Assessing sheepgoathealth

This presentation was given at the 2007 Spring Forum of the Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows, Inc. It discusses the issues and diseases of primary importance at fairs and other expositions.

Assessing Sheep and Goat Health SUSAN SCHOENIAN Sheep and Goat Specialist Western Maryland Research & Education Center Maryland Cooperative Extension (301) 432-2767 x343 – sschoen@umd.edu Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows Spring Forum - March 18, 2007

Fairs are stressful to livestock ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Basic assessment of sheep/goat health ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is normal? 22 to 28% avg. 28% 27 to 45% avg. 35% Hematocrit (packed cell volume) 70 to 90 beats per minute 70 to 80 beats per minute Pulse 15 to 30 breaths per minute 12 to 20 breaths per minute Respiration 1-2 per minute 2 per minute Ruminations 102-104°F avg. 102°F (101.5-104°F) Rectal Temperature Goats Sheep Parameter

Assessing body condition an estimate of fat and muscle ,[object Object],[object Object]

Diseases of primary concern ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Skin diseases: soremouth contagious ecthyma, contagious pustular dermatitis, scabby mouth, orf ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Skin diseases: external parasites ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Skin diseases: ringworm Club lamb fungus ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Foot rot and foot scald ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Abscesses Disease of concern: Caseous lymphadenitis (CL) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Pinkeye Infectious keratoconjunctivitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Respiratory symptoms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],A clear, bilateral, watery nasal discharge is relatively common, especially in sheep, usually due to poor ventilation and/or temperature fluctuations.

Internal parasites (GI worms) are the primary health problem affecting sheep and goats. The barber pole worm ( Haemonchus contortus ) is the worm of primary concern. The barber pole worm is a blood-sucking parasite that causes blood and protein loss (anemia) and edema (“bottle jaw”). Worms have developed resistance to most of the anthelmintics (dewormers).

The FAMACHA© System for assessing anemia and barber pole worm infection in small ruminants sheep goats Selective deworming prolongs effectiveness of anthelmintics by reducing selection for drug resistant worms. Yes < 12 White 5 Yes 13-17 Pink-White 4 ? 18-22 Pink 3 No 23-27 Red-Pink 2 No > 28 Red 1 Deworm? PCV Color Clinical Category

Diarrhea – Scours I ncreased frequency, fluidity, or volume of fecal excretion. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Normal stool is hard round balls”, but feeding can alter consistency.

Rectal prolapse (lambs) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Heat stroke/exhaustion High temperatures + high humidity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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