Table 2.
Sheep infectious diseases: pathogens, symptoms, and resistance information.
| Disease | Pathogen/Parasites | Type | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrapie | Prion | Neurodegenerative | Ataxia, behavioral changes |
| Lentiviral Infections | Visna-Maedi virus (small ruminant lentivirus) | Viral | Pneumonia, mastitis, encephalitis |
| Foot Rot | Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium necrophorum. | Bacterial | Lameness, Hoof damage |
| Pasteurellosis | Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica | Bacterial | Septicemia, respiratoy issues |
| Brucellosis | Brucella melitensis | Bacterial | Abortion, infertility |