Susceptibility of sheep

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SHEEP-MYIASIS
  • Depends on inherent and temporary factors. Sheep are struck mostly in breech region – breech or crutch strike (Merino breed has narrow breech with excessive wrinkling)
  • Around tail – tail strike
  • In Rams and wethers penile sheath has a narrow opening and is soiled by urine resulting in pizzle strike
  • Rams with deep head folds or with horns lying close to head – sweaty condition of head results in poll strike
  • Any wounds can be struck – wound strike
  • When dorsal region of body is affected it is called Body strike (after prolonged wet weather + bacterial activity) leads to fleece rot. Sheep with long, fine wool commonly affected
  • Foot rot also predisposes sheep to strike
Last modified: Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 8:36 AM