Symptoms and Prevention and Treatment Methods of Contagious Ecthyma in Sheep
Contagious Ecthyma in Sheep
(Agricultural Wealth Network) [Characteristics]
Commonly known as "sheep mouth sores", it is caused by a virus and presents as papules, pustules, ulcers and wart-like thick scabs formed on the skin and mucous membranes of the lips and other areas. It is mainly transmitted through pens, equipment or skin abrasions, occurs in groups, and can cause continuous harm in a flock for many years.
[Prevention and Treatment]
1. Carry out regular immunization. In March or September each year, inject 0.2ml of attenuated contagious ecthyma cell freeze-dried vaccine into the oral mucosa of each sheep.
2. Use less coarse and hard feed, strictly prevent traumatic infection, isolate sick sheep promptly when found, and disinfect pens and equipment with 2% caustic soda, 10% lime milk or 20% hot plant ash water.
3. Rinse the wound surface with 0.1-0.2% potassium permanganate solution, then apply 2% gentian violet, iodinated glycerol, 5% oxytetracycline ointment or penicillin nitrofurazone ointment, etc., 1-2 times/day. For severe cases, symptomatic treatment should also be given.
Commonly known as "sheep mouth sores", it is caused by a virus and presents as papules, pustules, ulcers and wart-like thick scabs formed on the skin and mucous membranes of the lips and other areas. It is mainly transmitted through pens, equipment or skin abrasions, occurs in groups, and can cause continuous harm in a flock for many years.
[Prevention and Treatment]
1. Carry out regular immunization. In March or September each year, inject 0.2ml of attenuated contagious ecthyma cell freeze-dried vaccine into the oral mucosa of each sheep.
2. Use less coarse and hard feed, strictly prevent traumatic infection, isolate sick sheep promptly when found, and disinfect pens and equipment with 2% caustic soda, 10% lime milk or 20% hot plant ash water.
3. Rinse the wound surface with 0.1-0.2% potassium permanganate solution, then apply 2% gentian violet, iodinated glycerol, 5% oxytetracycline ointment or penicillin nitrofurazone ointment, etc., 1-2 times/day. For severe cases, symptomatic treatment should also be given.