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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Western Australia, Contagious opthalmia, Pinkeye, Sheep disease
First Page Number
40
Last Page Number
45
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Contagious ophthalmia, better known to the sheep owner as "pinkeye," is a common disease of sheep particularly during the summer months. It is known to occur in the majority of countries where sheep are kept and, in Australia, is prevalent throughout the sheep raising areas. The disease is highly contagious and may spread rapidly through the flock. It is caused by a microbe known as Rickettsia conjunctivae which is always present in the discharge from the eyes of affected animals.
Recommended Citation
Toop, C R.
(1954)
"Contagious opthalmia (pinkeye) of sheep,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 3:
No.
6, Article 13.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol3/iss6/13