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Ice-berg Diseases in Sheep – Ovine Johnes Disease (OJD)
Johnes – Ovine Johnes Disease (OJD) was first described in 1985. OJD is a condition caused by the bacterium “Mycobacterium avium spp. Paratuberculosis” (MAP). Johne’s is a condition which affects…
Read More >Ice-berg Diseases in Sheep – Maedi Visna (MV)
MV – Maedi Visna (MV) was first detected in Icelandic sheep flocks during 1954, before being introduced to the UK following the importation of infected sheep. MV is caused by…
Read More >Ice-berg Diseases in Sheep – Border Disease (BD)
Borders Disease – Border Disease (BD) was initially identified in the UK during 1959. Often referred to as “hairy shaker disease”, Border Disease is caused by a pestivirus very similar…
Read More >Ice-berg Diseases in Sheep – Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA)
CLA – Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) was first detected in UK sheep during 1987 following the importation of infected goats from Germany. Caused by the bacterium “Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis” this is a…
Read More >Ice-berg Diseases in Sheep – Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA)
OPA – Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA) was first detected within the UK in 1888. Often referred to as “Jaagsiekte” it is caused by a retrovirus. This virus infects the lungs…
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