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Fact Sheet Anthrax

WHAT IS ANTHRAX? Anthrax is a serious infectious disease that can affect a range of animals, as well as humans. It is important producers are aware of the signs of anthrax to ensure a rapid response to an outbreak. Any…

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FACT SHEET FOOTROT

WHAT IS FOOTROT? Footrot is an infectious, contagious disease affecting sheep, goats and occasionally cattle. It can be costly and time consuming to control or eradicate. Footrot exists as a spectrum of disease from benign footrot to virulent footrot. Flocks…

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GENERAL SHEEP VACCINES

Understanding Vaccination and Immunity Protecting your flock from production-limiting diseases involves a coordinated flock health program. A key component of most health programs is a strategic vaccination plan. In order to achieve the maximum level of protection a vaccine can…

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FACT SHEET CATTLE VACCINES

UNDERSTANDING VACCINATING AND IMMUNITY Protecting your herd from production-limiting diseases involves a coordinated herd health program. A key component of most health programs is a strategic vaccination plan. In order to achieve the maximum level of protection a vaccine can…

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HYDATIDS

KEY MESSAGES 1. Hydatids are cysts in sheep, caused by ingestion of eggs from the dog hydatid tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. 2. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal disease in people, with children being especially vulnerable. 3. Regular monthly tape…

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