An epidemiological study into risk indicators for Pasteurella haemolytica related 'summer pneumonia' in lambs in the southern Netherlands.
Risk indicators for Pasteurella haemolytica related summer pneumonia in lambs in The Netherlands were investigated using a mail questionnaire survey of 860 flocks. The response rate was 64% (n = 550). Multivariate risk analysis indicated that taking sheep to sheep fairs, the purchase of sheep and/or lambs, the lack of possibility for indoor housing, and an increased flock size were associated with increased risk of occurrence of summer pneumonia in lambs of the home flock.
Dercksen
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DP
Department of Small Ruminants Health, Animal Health Service, Boxtel, The Netherlands.
Crauwels
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AP
Elbers
A R
AR
D000818:Animals; D016978:Mannheimia haemolytica; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D018410:Pneumonia, Bacterial / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires