Bacteriological examinations in sheep health management
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Malone, F.E.; Hartley, H.M.; Skuce, R.A.
- Source
- Small Ruminant Research. Aug2010, Vol. 92 Issue 1-3, p78-83. 6p.
- Subject
- *SHEEP diseases
*BACTERIAL diseases in animals
*DIAGNOSTIC bacteriology
*HEALTH of sheep
*PATHOGENIC microorganisms
*LABORATORY techniques
*DIAGNOSIS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0921-4488
Abstract: Pathogenic bacteria adversely affect the health and productivity of sheep in a variety of production systems. This paper provides a guide to the major bacterial diseases of sheep, outlines best practice for collection and transport of appropriate samples to a diagnostic laboratory and summarises laboratory techniques used to identify the pathogens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]