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*Ulcerative balanoposthitis (pizzle rot):
**Common in Merino sheep and Angora goats
**Ulceration around prepucial orifice with brown crust, and occasionally on vulva of ewes
**Bacteria hydrolyse urea to ammonia which causes mucosal irritation and ulceration
**High urine urea level, from high protein intake may predispose to condition
**High oestrogen levels in pastures also predisposes
**Castration and heavy wool around the prepuce are risk factors
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*Ulcerative balanoposthitis (pizzle rot):
**Common in Merino sheep and Angora goats
**Ulceration around prepucial orifice with brown crust, and occasionally on vulva of ewes
**Bacteria hydrolyse urea to ammonia which causes mucosal irritation and ulceration
**High urine urea level, from high protein intake may predispose to condition
**High oestrogen levels in pastures also predisposes
**Castration and heavy wool around the prepuce are risk factors
[[Category:To_Do_-_Review]]