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.