Wool loss can be a grave problem for sheep owners. However, understanding the possible reasons behind it can help tackle the issue successfully. Wool can fall off sheep due to external parasites, such as lice or scab mites. Photosensitization resulting from...
Have you recently noticed scab masses on your sheep’s wool? Lumpy wool, also known as dermatophilus congolensis, is a troublesome condition that causes scabs and lumps in sheep’s wool. The good news is that it’s treatable. Lumpy wool in sheep can be due to the...
External parasites can quickly wreak havoc on sheep flocks. According to the scientific journal, Parasites & Vectors, approximately 13 percent of sheep farms reported tick presence. Although tick-borne illnesses aren’t well-studied among sheep (as, say, cattle and...
