ABSTRACT

Bacterial and viral diseases affecting sheep Francesca Chianini, Moredun Research Institute, UK

1 Introduction

2 Diseases of the reproductive system

3 Diseases of the nervous system

4 Diseases of the respiratory and alimentary systems

5 Diseases of the skin and feet

6 Multisystemic diseases and other relevant infectious diseases

7 Future trends in research

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Microbial infections are dreaded for financial losses they cause during outbreaks, but the damage they generate is much wider. They play a major detrimental role in the sheep industry by negatively influencing animal welfare and production quality.