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Johne’s disease in sheep

Johne’s disease in sheep

Sheep with advanced Johne’s disease typically look unhealthy and thin. It is spread when animals ingest contaminated faecal matter on pasture or in drinking water.

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Reference: D. M. West, A. N. Bruere and A. L. Ridler, The sheep: health, disease & production. Palmerston North: Veterinary Continuing Education, Massey University, 2002, fig.

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Gary Clark, Neville Grace and Ken Drew, 'Diseases of sheep, cattle and deer - Sheep contagious diseases', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/17433/johnes-disease-in-sheep (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Gary Clark, Neville Grace and Ken Drew, published 24 Nov 2008