Ovine -Border Disease aka Hairy Shaker dz Flashcards

1
Q

Is Border disease viral/fungal/bacterial?

A

viral (pestivirus)

-related to BVD and classic swine fever

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2
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Border disease is a problem if it is acquired early/mid/late pregnancy?

A

early pregnancy

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3
Q

What are the clinical signs of Border dz?

A
  • fetal resorption
  • death
  • congenital abnormalities (underweight lambs, muscle tremors, hairy fleece)
  • outbreaks of poor fertility
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4
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What are the pathologic findings of Border dz?

A
  • cerebral cavitations

- glial cell hyperplasia and demyelination of CNS white matter

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Treatment/prevention of Border dz?

A
  • no effective tx
  • available vaccines for BVD are not effective (differing antigens)
  • affected lambs that survive should not be used for breeding
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