Diseases of the female reproductive system in sheep and goats
- goout80
- Oct 13
- 1 min read
1. Uterine inflammation (Metritis / Endometritis / Pyometra)
Cause: Bacteria (E. coli, Brucella, Trueperella), difficult births, placenta retained in the tissues.
Symptoms: Inactivity, fever, vaginal discharge, repeated delay in pregnancy.
Treatment/Prevention: Antibiotics, supportive care, maintaining hygiene during childbirth and preventing difficult births.
2. Oophoritis / Cystic Ovaries
Cause: Hormonal imbalance, stress, poor nutrition.
Symptoms: Infertility, changes in the reproductive cycle.
Treatment/Prevention: Hormonal therapy as recommended by a veterinarian, stress prevention, proper nutrition.
3. Salpingitis
Cause: Bacterial infection, usually following uterine inflammation.
Symptoms: Infertility, chronic inflammation.
Treatment/Prevention: Antibiotics, concurrent treatment with uterine inflammation.
4. Mastitis
Cause: Bacteria (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus).
Symptoms: Swelling, redness, pain, purulent milk or pus.
Treatment/Prevention: Antibiotics, supportive care, maintaining hygiene.
5. Brucellosis (Brucella melitensis)
Cause: Brucella melitensis bacteria.
Symptoms: Infertility, abortions, premature births.
Treatment/prevention: Vaccination, isolation of sick animals, antibiotics as recommended by a veterinarian.
6. Chlamydiosis (Chlamydophila abortus)
Cause: Chlamydophila abortus bacteria.
Symptoms: Abortions, mainly in late pregnancy.
Treatment/prevention: Vaccination, prevention of infection, isolation of patients.
7. Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii)
Cause: Toxoplasma gondii parasite.
Symptoms: Abortions, decreased reproductive capacity.
Treatment/Prevention: Prevention by controlling cats in the environment, disinfection and maintenance, vaccination in some locations.
*It is always advisable to consult a qualified veterinarian.
