Fact Sheets

Vaccination lesions are scars or abscesses at vaccine injection sites. They can be caused by incorrect technique, poor hygiene or…

Theileria is a microscopic blood parasite carried by ticks and has caused significant disease in Australian herds of the last…

Sheep measles are small cysts found in the muscles of sheep caused by the ingestion of eggs from the dog…

Scabby mouth is a highly contagious viral disease of the skin of sheep and goats, generally affecting lambs and kids…

Sarcocysts are parasitic cysts found in the muscle of sheep. These small white cysts resemble grains of rice and are…

Q fever is a flu like disease carried by cattle, sheep and goats. It is also carried by feral animals…

Pneumonia in sheep is an infection and inflammation of the lungs which in severe cases can extend to the outer…

Pinkeye is an infection of the eye caused by a bacteria. It causes aggressive inflammation of the eye, often resulting…

Pestivirus is a common viral infection in cattle. It can cause reproduction loss, premature death and poor growth calves born…

Ovine Johne’s Disease is an infectious and incurable wasting disease of sheep. It is a notifiable disease in Australia and…

Ovine Brucellosis is an infectious disease affecting sheep. It is distinguished by infertility in rams and can significantly affect the…

Nitrate/Nitrite poisoning is a common plant poisoning, occasionally resulting in large losses. It most commonly occurs the first week after…