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1991

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Nf91-29 Ringworm And Club Lamb Fungus, Doyle Wolverton, Ted Doane Jan 1991

Nf91-29 Ringworm And Club Lamb Fungus, Doyle Wolverton, Ted Doane

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Sheep exhibitors, as you prepare for summer shows, examine how you prepare your sheep for the show ring. Washing and shearing removes the natural lanolin and suint that protects sheep from getting some diseases. Anyone who shows sheep this summer should be aware of ringworm and a ringworm-like disease that can be transmitted from infected sheep to humans. One ringworm type disease, caused by a fungus, is currently being called "club lamb" fungus.