Ovine Brucellosis Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What syndrome is caused by B. ovis in sheep?	Ovine Epididymitis		Link to Article
What is the main route of transmission for ovine brucellosis?	Venereal through infected semen.		Link to Article
How can ewes transmit brucellosis?	If they mate first with first an infected and then an uninfected ram during the same oestrus cycle, they can infect the vulnerable ram.		Link to Article
When and how can ovine brucellosis cause abortion in ewes?	It is uncommon but occurs in the first two trimesters of pregnancy due to placental necrosis.		Link to Article
How can ovine brucellosis be confirmed?	Immunofluorescent staining of semen ELISA Complement Fixation Isolation from epididymis and accessory sex glands at post-mortem		Link to Article