Enteropathy and nephropathy associated with winter scour in hoggets

Authors: Jopp A, Orr MB
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 28, Issue 9, pp 195, Sep 1980
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Bacterial, Zoonosis, Infectious disease, Disease/defect, Reproduction, Mortality/morbidity, Kidney/renal disease, Urinary system/urology, Public health
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: We wish to record a syndrome of scouring and mortality in hoggets in Central Hawke`s Bay. The syndrome, recognised by characteristic clinical and histological features, has occurred in July, August and September for the last 3 years, and has come to be known as “Winter Scour”. Our investigations have covered 8 properties on widely differing land types, although 3 of the properties are adjoining. Outbreaks occur in mobs of unthrifty hoggets often 4 or 5 days after a spell of bad weather or anthelmintic dosing. Morbidity has generally been about 10%, but can reach 100% with a mortality of about 5%. The observed clinical syndrome is one of depression, anorexia and profuse watery scour with a febrile reaction…

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