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Ovine Vibriosis : A New Cause Of Sheep Infertility, M R. Gardiner, M. E. Nairn, I. J. Miller
Ovine Vibriosis : A New Cause Of Sheep Infertility, M R. Gardiner, M. E. Nairn, I. J. Miller
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Vibrionic abortion of sheep has caused heavy losses in a number of wheatbelt flocks. In several flocks up to 50 per cent, of the ewes aborted as a result of this newly reported disease.
This article gives the history of the disease in this State, and describes the symptoms for the benefit of other farmers whose flocks may be affected. Ewes become immune after the first attack.
Vibriosis : Major Cause Of Infertility In Our Dairy Herds, J Craig
Vibriosis : Major Cause Of Infertility In Our Dairy Herds, J Craig
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
VIBRIOSIS is the main cause of infertility in West Australian dairy herds.
Its main feature is repeated return to service, and it can cause heavy financial losses.
The disease can be eliminated from a herd by the exclusive use of artificial insemination, or by the adoption of a "two herd" system.