What is it about?
An article investigating the causes of abortion in sheep, the vaccine protocols used against them, and the uptake of these vaccines by farmers. This article uses the latest data from VIDA 2022 to identify the common causes, and goes on to explore the vaccines available. The article also explores the need for greater compliance with vaccine protocols by farmers in order to reduce the number of abortions seen.
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Why is it important?
Abortion in sheep is a worldwide problem, causing both financial and emotional impact to farmers. Some causes of abortion are highly preventable by compliance with vaccine protocols. More information about these vaccines and their protocols may encourage farmers to comply, and therefore reduce the number of abortions seen.
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This page is a summary of: Causes of ovine abortion, vaccination protocols and uptake: an overview, July 2023, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/live.2023.28.4.172.
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