06/07/2023
Enterotoxemia:- Bacterial Disease of sheep , goat, of all age
Eitology:- Clostredum perfringens type C , D
♦️The Bacteria Normally found in low numbers in the gastrointestinal tract of all sheep and goats.
♦️Predisposing factors for disease change in the diet of the animal. Most commonly, the change that triggers disease is an increase in the amount of grain, protein supplement, milk or milk replacer ، feeds are rich in starch, sugar, and/or protein. When unusually high levels of these nutrients reach the intestine, Clostridium perfringens
🔴 signs of enterotoxemia in sheep
and goats include:
• The animals may abruptly go off of
feed and become very lethargic.
• Affected animals may show signs
of stomach pain, such as kicking at
their belly, repeatedly laying down
and getting up, laying on their sides,
panting, and crying out.
• Diarrhea may develop; in some
cases, there is blood visible in the
loose stool.
• Animals may lose the ability to
stand, lay on their sides, and extend
their legs, with their head and neck
extended back over their withers.
This posture is caused by the effects
of the toxins on the brain. Death
commonly occurs within minutes to
hours after this sign is seen.
• Because enterotoxemia can
progress so quickly, animals may be
found dead with no previous signs
of disease
🔴 Treatment
Treatment of enterotoxemia may not be successful in severe cases
_ NSAID
_ intravenous fluids
_Antibiotic ( such as penicillin senstive of the bacteria)
_ supportive care, such as supplemental oxygen.
Prevention:- Vaccinations