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Orf (also known as contagious ecthyma,

scabby mouth, contagious pustular dermatitis, or


sore mouth) is a viral skin which causes scabby
lesions usually around the area of the mouth, lips
and nose. Orf virus infects mainly sheep and
goats (being more severe in goats) but has also
been reported in camelids, deer, reindeer, dogs,
cats and squirrels. Orf is very contagious, it is
spread through direct animal-to-animal contact
entering through damaged skin.
Pink eye - is an infectious and contagious bacterial
disease of sheep, goats, and other animals. Though most
common in the summer and in young animals, it may
occur at any time of the year and in sheep and goats of
any age. It occurs in all sheep and goat-raising areas of
the world

When sheep and goats eat out of the same trough, they
can easily transmit or contract the disease. Overcrowding
and poor ventilation contribute to the spread of the
disease. Dry, dusty conditions and irritants such as flies
tend to predispose or exacerbate the disease. Flies or
dust can carry the bacteria to the eye.
DIARRHEA - Coccidia and/or worms
are often the cause of diarrhea in kids
over one month of age. ... Heavy parasite
loads can cause diarrhea in adult goats.
Almost anything which negatively affects
the proper functioning of the goat's rumen
can cause scouring.
EARLY DETECTION = PREVENTION

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