Diseases of Sheep

Diseases of Sheep

Edited by Ian Aitken, Diseases of Sheep is a comprehensive veterinary reference covering diseases and health conditions affecting sheep worldwide. It examines disease diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and welfare, with particular attention to regional disease challenges across the Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas. Associated with the renowned Moredun Research Institute, this reference supports veterinarians, researchers, and agricultural professionals working in sheep health and production.

Key Features:

• Covers a wide range of infectious and non-infectious sheep diseases
• Explains approaches to disease diagnosis and clinical assessment
• Discusses disease prevention and treatment strategies
• Addresses uncommon and region-specific sheep diseases
• Highlights disease challenges across major sheep-producing regions
• Examines sheep health management and flock productivity
• Includes information on sheep welfare and care
• Supports effective disease control in sheep production systems
• Provides an international perspective on sheep health challenges
• Serves as a reference for veterinarians, researchers, and sheep producers