Sheep and Goats
Louping Ill Cases Detected in the Scottish Borders
Our Veterinary Investigation Officers have diagnosed two cases of Louping Ill Virus in sheep in recent weeks, the first cases to be diagnosed since 2023. Read on to learn more about presentation, diagnosis and why we are seeing an increase in tick-borne diseases.…
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- 10/06/2025
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Post-lambing blood sampling in ewes
Considering blood sampling some sheep which aborted or appeared empty? There are limitations to testing for infectious abortion after lambing season but in some cases it can be useful for flock health planning. …
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- 23/05/2025
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Nematodirus risk
The beautifully warm spring has meant an early Nematodirus hatch this year. Last week Aberdeen had three submissions of 6-8 week old lambs which have been diagnosed as acute nematodirosis. …
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- 20/05/2025
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How to Diagnose Watery Mouth in Lambs
Welcome back to our blog! You may have seen the recent ‘On the Hoof’ article about neonatal clostridial disease in lambs, covering lamb dysentery and pulpy kidney disease. Today, we're looking at another common neonatal condition of lambs and kids: watery mouth disease, also known as E. coli endotoxaemia.…
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- 10/04/2025
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Neonatal Clostridial Diseases in Lambs
The two most common neonatal clostridial diseases diagnosed by ¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥ are lamb dysentery and pulpy kidney disease. With the intermittent supply of clostridial vaccines remaining a problem for sheep farmers, there is an increased risk of neonatal clostridial disease.…
- ¶¶ÒõÖ±²¥ Veterinary Services Aberdeen
- 28/03/2025
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Sneaky Sheep Lungs!
Postmortem examination of thin cull ewes is an effective way to investigate whether Iceberg diseases such as Johne’s disease, ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA) or maedi visna (MV) are present in a flock. This can be carried out very successfully on farm, however one potential pitfall is the misdiagnosis of lung lesions based on gross examination alone.…
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- 19/03/2025
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ScotGov’s Animal Health & Welfare Interventions
Last month it was confirmed that ScotGov’s Preparing for Sustainable Farming’s Animal Health and Welfare Interventions will be continued in 2025.…
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- 18/03/2025
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On the Hoof - In the run up to lambing
Now is the time to arrange visits to check the energy and protein status of ewes lambing in March. …
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- 18/02/2025
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