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Trematode infections in pregnant ewes can predispose to mastitis during the subsequent lactation period
(2014)
Objective was to investigate if trematode infections predispose ewes to mastitis and/or metritis. We used 80 trematode-infected ewes: primigravidae in group P-A and multigravidae in M-A remained untreated, primigravidae ...
Observations in ovine myiosis in Greece, with special reference to clinical findings and treatment of genital myiosis
(2013)
The present paper reports the clinical findings in myiosis in 33 sheep and in 11 dogs in the flocks of the affected sheep. Moreover, it presents a protocol for treatment of genital myiosis. Location of lesions in affected ...
Evaluation of the efficacy of moxidectin in a herd of goats after long-standing consistent use
(2005)
Two trials were carried out in a herd of goats, where moxidectin had been consistently used for a long-standing period, in order to monitor its field efficacy. Trial I was carried out after the drug had been used for 4 ...
Dissemination of parasites by animal movements in small ruminant farms
(2015)
The present paper discusses the spread of parasites by animal movements in small ruminant farms; it focuses in dissemination of parasitic forms that would lead to subsequent infection of sheep or goats. Systems of small ...
Subclinical mastitis changes the patterns of maternal-offspring behaviour in dairy sheep
(2008)
Subclinical mastitis was induced by inoculating one mammary gland in dairy ewes (n = 8) with a Staphylococcus simulans isolate; control ewes (n = 4) were included. The milk yield of inoculated glands decreased (P < 0.001), ...
Administration of a long-acting antiparasitic to pre-pubertal ewe-lambs in Greece results in earlier reproductive activity and improved reproductive performance
(2011)
We studied the reproductive effects of administration of a long-acting antiparasitic (moxidectin) given to pre-pubertal ewe-lambs in Greece at the beginning of the reproductive season. 45 animals, naturally infected with ...
Safety and reproductive safety of moxidectin in goats
(2004)
Various aspects of the safety of moxidectin for goats were tested in six experiments, where two pharmaceutical forms (1% injectable solution and 0.1% oral drench) of the drug were used. In experiments I and II, the drug ...
Health management of ewes during pregnancy
(2012)
The objectives of health management of ewes during pregnancy are as follows: (i) successful completion of pregnancy at term, (ii) birth of healthy and viable lambs, with optimal birth and potential weaning bodyweight, (iii) ...
Effects of sarcoptic mange on the reproductive performance of ewes and transmission of Sarcoptes scabiei to newborn lambs
(2001)
In each of two experiments, the reproductive performance of ewes naturally infested with sarcoptic mange and of uninfested ewes was assessed in in-season natural breeding conditions (experiment I) or in out-of-season ...
Efficacy of moxidectin against sarcoptic mange and effects on milk yield of ewes and growth of lambs
(2000)
Forty-eight dairy ewes and 45 lambs naturally infested with sarcoptic mange, were divided into three equal groups and treated with moxidectin 1% inj. sol. at a dose rate of 0.2 mg moxidectin kg(-1) bodyweight once or twice ...