Special Veterinary Pathology

SWAY BACK OR ENZOOTIC ATAXIA

• In sheep raised in England and Australia suffers from the disease called “Sway back”. due to deficiency of copper.
• Characterized by incoordination and weakness of the hind legs.
• Spastic paralysis and blindness occurs.
• Lesions are more pronounced in new born lambs.
• Demyelization and extensive softening and necrosis in cerebral hemispheres occurs.