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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Gangrenous mastitis occurs sporadically during the '''first three months of lactation''' often associated with poor milk supply related to '''ewe underfeeding''' and '''over-vigorous sucking''' by the lambs.  

Gangrenous [[:Category:Mastitis|mastitis]] occurs sporadically during the '''first three months of lactation''' often associated with poor milk supply related to '''ewe underfeeding''' and '''over-vigorous sucking''' by the lambs.  

The condition is more common in ewes nursing '''triplets''' than twins, and very rare in ewes rearing singletons.

The condition is more common in ewes nursing '''triplets''' than twins, and very rare in ewes rearing singletons.

It is usually caused by organisms such as ''Mannheimia haemolytica'' and ''Staphylococcus aureus''.

It is usually caused by organisms such as ''[[Mannheimia haemolytica]]'' and ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]''.

Gangrenous mastitis is a '''major welfare concern''' and is a sporadic cause of ewe death and loss of lambs.

Gangrenous mastitis is a '''major welfare concern''' and is a sporadic cause of ewe death and loss of lambs.

==Clinical signs==

==Clinical Signs==

Gangrenous mastitis is often preceded by '''lesions on the udder and teats''' caused by the lambs' incisor teeth.

Gangrenous mastitis is often preceded by '''lesions on the udder and teats''' caused by the lambs' incisor teeth.

Appropriate levels of '''nutrition''' should be maintained during pregnancy and early lactation to prevent teat abrasions. Supplementary feeding can be considered to restore the body condition of thin ewes, prevent gangrenous mastitis and improve lactation and lamb growth rate.

Appropriate levels of '''nutrition''' should be maintained during pregnancy and early lactation to prevent teat abrasions. Supplementary feeding can be considered to restore the body condition of thin ewes, prevent gangrenous mastitis and improve lactation and lamb growth rate.

==References==

==References==

Scott, P. (2008) '''NADIS Health Bulletin - Mastitis in Ewes''' ''Nadis Publishing''

Scott, P. (2008) '''NADIS Health Bulletin - Mastitis in Ewes''' ''Nadis Publishing''

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