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There is limited evidence that levamisole (2.5mg/kg injected subcutaneously every 3–4 days) speeds up remission of orf lesions. <br><br>

There is limited evidence that levamisole (2.5mg/kg injected subcutaneously every 3–4 days) speeds up remission of orf lesions. <br><br>

Protective clothing and gloves must be worn when handling sheep with orf because of the zoonotic risk. Animals should be removed from this pasture and isolated from the main flock.

Protective clothing and gloves must be worn when handling sheep with orf because of the zoonotic risk. Animals should be removed from this pasture and isolated from the main flock.

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|l2= Orf#Treatment

|q3=What samples would you collect?

|q3=What samples would you collect?

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*CPD virus can be demonstrated by direct electron microscopy of fresh lesions.  

*CPD virus can be demonstrated by direct electron microscopy of fresh lesions.  

*Bacteriology of the skin lesions is of doubtful benefit.  

*Bacteriology of the skin lesions is of doubtful benefit.  

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|l3= Orf#Diagnosis

|q4=What preventive measures could be considered for next year?  

|q4=What preventive measures could be considered for next year?  

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Orf vaccine must never be used in a clean flock. The timing of vaccination is approximately 6 weeks before the anticipated occurrence of disease. Care must be exercised during handling the live vaccine as it is affected by high temperatures and inactivated by disinfectants.

Orf vaccine must never be used in a clean flock. The timing of vaccination is approximately 6 weeks before the anticipated occurrence of disease. Care must be exercised during handling the live vaccine as it is affected by high temperatures and inactivated by disinfectants.

|l4= Orf

|l4= Orf#Control

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