Necrotising encephalopathy and porencephaly in lambs

Closantel toxicity causing blindness and death in hoggs

“…These findings showed some similarity to lesions of necrotising encephalopathy and porencephaly most likely associated with inadequate maternal nutrition or placental insufficiency 3 . Both could contribute to low birthweights but the former was considered a more likely explanation.…”

Chlamydia abortus the most common finding in ovine abortions in early 2019

“…These indings are consistent with the hypoglycaemic encephalopathy previously recorded in lambs born to ketotic ewes. 3 Unfortunately it was not possible to analyse β-hydroxybutyrate levels in the dams of afected lambs in order to conirm this, but the keeper reported that no further cases occurred following a review of nutrition.…”

Intestinal atresia in suckler calves

“…Fetal neuropathology revealed changes similar to those previously described in lambs born to ketotic ewes. 1 Forage analysis and reformulation of the ration was advised ahead of next spring. It was also noted that feeding whole barley would reduce the risk of acidosis.…”