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Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus
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The structlre of pili (fimbriae) of Moraxella bovis. (1/15563)
Cells from rough and smooth colonies of Moraxella bovis were examined by electron microscopy utilizing both shadowing and thin sectioning techniques. Pili were found on the surfaces of cells from rough but not smooth colonies. Pili had a peritrichoud distribution and appeared as delicate (6.5-8.5 nm in diameter), elongated unbranched filaments. When bacteria were sectioned pili did not contain central pores and appeared to originate from opacities on the surface of the cell wall. (+info)Studies on the response of ewes to live chlamydiae adapted to chicken embryos or tissue culture. (2/15563)
Ewes infected before gestation with chicken embryo or tissue culture adapted chlamydial strain B-577 were challenge inoculated with the homologous strain at four to 18 weeks of gestation. The ewes responsed with group specific complement fixing antibody titers of 1:8 to 1:256 by the second week after initial infection. A secondary antibody response in the surviving challenge inoculated ewes occurred at the time of lambing and reached titers of 1:32 to 1:256 by the second week after parturition. Group specific complement fixing antibodies did not appear to play a significant role in resistance to chlamydial infection. Ewes infected with the chicken embryo adapted strain B-577 excreted chlamydiae in their feces 60 days after inoculation. However, chlamydiae were not recovered from feces of ewes infected with the tissue culture adapted strain B-577. Placentas of ewes challenge inoculated by the intravenous route were consistently infected. Chlamydiae were recovered from placentas, some fetuses and lambs. In two instances when challenge inoculation was given by the intramuscular route, infection was detected only by the direct fluorescent antibody method. (+info)Effect of trauma on plasma glucagon and insulin concentrations in sheep. (3/15563)
Portal plasma glucagon and insulin concentrations were measured before and after acute trauma (liver biosy). The trauma was sufficient to increase glucagon concentrations and depress insulin concentrations. These changes were associated with a marked hyperglycemia. Infusion of glucagon was insufficient to prevent stress inhibition of insulin secretion. The stimulation of glucagon secretion and inhibition of insulin secretion were of about one hour duration. These findings indicate that glucagon and insulin in conjunction with the nervous system may play an important role in the development of stress related hyperglycemia. (+info)Effects of glucagon and insulin on lipolysis and ketogenesis in sheep. (4/15563)
The hepatic and portal productions of acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate and lipolysis were studied in normal and insulin-controlled alloxan-diabetic sheep. Since hyperinsulinemia is associated with glucagon administration, the latter group of sheep were used to maintain constant plasma insulin levels. After control values were obtained glucagon was infused intraportally at 90 mug/hr for two hours. The ketone body production by portal drained viscera was not significantly affected by glucagon. In alloxanized sheep, glucagon significantly (P less than 0.01) increased net hepatic production of acetoacetate (from -0.54 +/- 0.08 to 0.46 +/- 0.07 g/hr). Lipolysis also increased. However, in the normal sheep, hyperinsulinemia prevented any stimulatory effect of glucagon on hepatic ketogenesis and lipolysis. Therefore, while glucagon appears capable of stimulating ketogenesis andlipolysis, these effects are readily suppressed by insulin. (+info)Values of three coagulation screening tests of precolostral calves. (5/15563)
Prothrombin times, partial thromboplastin times and platelet counts were performed to determine normal values and to screen for coagulation defects of precolostral calves. The precolostral calves were in two groups: one group of a few calves was tested two years before the second larger group. The results for both groups were similar. The tests were performed on postcolostral calves and on mature cows to compare their values with those of precolostral calves. The mean values of prothrombin times and partial thromboplastin times of precolostral calves in the first group were 18.8 seconds and 54.8 seconds respectively. The mean values of prothrombin times and partial thromboplastin times of precolostral calves in the second group were 18.8 seconds and 50.8 seconds respectively. The mean platelet count was 422,400/cmm for the first group and 482,800/cmm for the second group. (+info)Twelfth rib resection as an approach for portal vein cannulation in sheep. (6/15563)
A surgical technique involving resection of the twelfth rib was used to insert silastic cannulas into the portal veins of three sheep to study amino acid metabolism. Good exposure to the vein was achieved by this method although it required positive ventilation due to the penetration of the thoracic cavity. All cannulas were buried subcutaneously and exteriorized near the dorsal midline. This facilitated continuous infusion into the portal cannula without disturbing cannula placement. (+info)Predicting insecticide resistance: mutagenesis, selection and response. (7/15563)
Strategies to manage resistance to a particular insecticide have usually been devised after resistance has evolved. If it were possible to predict likely resistance mechanisms to novel insecticides before they evolved in the field, it might be feasible to have programmes that manage susceptibility. With this approach in mind, single-gene variants of the Australian sheep blowfly, Lucilia cuprina, resistant to dieldrin, diazinon and malathion, were selected in the laboratory after mutagenesis of susceptible strains. The genetic and molecular bases of resistance in these variants were identical to those that had previously evolved in natural populations. Given this predictive capacity for known resistances, the approach was extended to anticipate possible mechanisms of resistance to cyromazine, an insecticide to which L. cuprina populations remain susceptible after almost 20 years of exposure. Analysis of the laboratory-generated resistant variants provides an explanation for this observation. The variants show low levels of resistance and a selective advantage over susceptibles for only a limited concentration range. These results are discussed in the context of the choice of insecticides for control purposes and of delivery strategies to minimize the evolution of resistance. (+info)Complete nucleotide sequence of the 27-kilobase virulence related locus (vrl) of Dichelobacter nodosus: evidence for extrachromosomal origin. (8/15563)
The vrl locus is preferentially associated with virulent isolates of the ovine footrot pathogen, Dichelobacter nodosus. The complete nucleotide sequence of this 27.1-kb region has now been determined. The data reveal that the locus has a G+C content much higher than the rest of the D. nodosus chromosome and contains 22 open reading frames (ORFs) encoding products including a putative adenine-specific methylase, two potential DEAH ATP-dependent helicases, and two products with sequence similarity to a bacteriophage resistance system. These ORFs are all in the same orientation, and most are either overlapping or separated by only a few nucleotides, suggesting that they comprise an operon and are translationally coupled. Expression vector studies have led to the identification of proteins that correspond to many of these ORFs. These data, in combination with evidence of insertion of vrl into the 3' end of an ssrA gene, are consistent with the hypothesis that the vrl locus was derived from the insertion of a bacteriophage or plasmid into the D. nodosus genome. (+info)I apologize, but "sheep" is not a term that has a medical definition. It is a common animal with the scientific name Ovis aries. If you have any medical or health-related questions, I would be happy to try and help answer those for you.
I'm happy to help, but I want to clarify that the term "sheep diseases" refers to a wide range of health issues that can affect sheep populations. It's not a single medical condition with a specific definition. Here are some examples of common diseases that can affect sheep:
1. Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD): A chronic, infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. It affects the intestines and can cause weight loss, diarrhea, and death.
2. Footrot: A highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the feet of sheep, causing lameness, swelling, and pain. It's caused by the bacteria Dichelobacter nodosus.
3. Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL): A chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. It affects the lymph nodes and can cause abscesses, weight loss, and death.
4. Contagious Ecthyma (Orf): A highly contagious viral infection that affects the skin and mucous membranes of sheep, causing sores and lesions.
5. Mastitis: An inflammation of the mammary gland in sheep, usually caused by a bacterial infection. It can cause decreased milk production, fever, and loss of appetite.
6. Pneumonia: A respiratory infection that can affect sheep, causing coughing, difficulty breathing, and fever. It can be caused by various bacteria or viruses.
7. Enterotoxemia: A potentially fatal disease caused by the overproduction of toxins in the intestines of sheep, usually due to a bacterial infection with Clostridium perfringens.
8. Polioencephalomalacia (PEM): A neurological disorder that affects the brain of sheep, causing symptoms such as blindness, circling, and seizures. It's often caused by a thiamine deficiency or excessive sulfur intake.
9. Toxoplasmosis: A parasitic infection that can affect sheep, causing abortion, stillbirth, and neurological symptoms.
10. Blue tongue: A viral disease that affects sheep, causing fever, respiratory distress, and mouth ulcers. It's transmitted by insect vectors and is often associated with climate change.
A domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is not a medical term, but it is an animal species that humans keep and breed for a variety of purposes, including meat, wool, and milk production. While the term "sheep" may appear in medical contexts, such as in discussions of zoonotic diseases (diseases transmissible between animals and humans), the specific definition you are looking for is not medical in nature. Domestic sheep are social herbivores that prefer to eat short grasses and can be found in various parts of the world. They have been domesticated for thousands of years, making them one of the earliest animals to be domesticated by humans.
A "Bighorn Sheep" is not a medical term. It is a type of wild sheep found in North America, recognized by its large, curved horns. The scientific name for this animal is *Ovis canadensis*. However, if you are referring to a condition or injury related to sheep, please provide more context so I can give a more accurate response.
Jaagsiekte Sheep Retrovirus (JSRV) is a type of retrovirus that primarily affects the respiratory system of sheep and goats. The term "jaagsiekte" comes from the Afrikaans language, meaning "chasing disease," which refers to the labored breathing and increased respiratory rate observed in infected animals.
JSRV is responsible for causing a contagious and fatal lung disease known as ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA), also known as jaagsiekte. The virus infects the cells of the lungs, leading to the formation of tumors, which can ultimately result in respiratory failure and death.
JSRV is unique among retroviruses because it encodes an oncogene called env, which plays a crucial role in transforming infected lung cells into cancerous ones. This virally encoded oncogene interacts with host cell receptors, leading to the activation of signaling pathways that promote uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation.
The virus is primarily transmitted through the respiratory route, either through direct contact with infected animals or by inhaling contaminated aerosols. In addition to its oncogenic properties, JSRV has also been implicated in other respiratory disorders, such as chronic interstitial pneumonia and bronchopneumonia.
Jaagsiekte Sheep Retrovirus is an important model for understanding the mechanisms of retroviral-induced oncogenesis and holds potential implications for the development of novel cancer therapies.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "goats" is not a term commonly used in medical definitions. It is a common noun referring to the domesticated animal species Capra aegagrus hircus. If you have any questions about a specific medical condition or term, please provide that and I would be happy to help.
Scrapie is a progressive, fatal, degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system of sheep and goats. It is one of the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), also known as prion diseases. The agent responsible for scrapie is thought to be an abnormal form of the prion protein, which can cause normal prion proteins in the brain to adopt the abnormal shape and accumulate, leading to brain damage and neurodegeneration.
Scrapie is characterized by several clinical signs, including changes in behavior, tremors, loss of coordination, itching, and excessive scraping of the fleece against hard surfaces, which gives the disease its name. The incubation period for scrapie can range from 2 to 5 years, and there is no known treatment or cure for the disease.
Scrapie is not considered a significant threat to human health, but it has served as a model for understanding other prion diseases, such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle, which can cause variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) in humans.
I believe there may be a misunderstanding in your question. "Goat diseases" refers to illnesses that affect goats specifically. It does not mean diseases that are caused by goats or related to them in some way. Here are some examples of goat diseases:
1. Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE): A viral disease that affects goats, causing arthritis, pneumonia, and sometimes encephalitis.
2. Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL): A bacterial disease that causes abscesses in the lymph nodes of goats.
3. Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP): A contagious respiratory disease caused by mycoplasma bacteria.
4. Johne's Disease: A chronic wasting disease caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis.
5. Pasteurellosis: A bacterial disease that can cause pneumonia, septicemia, and other infections in goats.
6. Salmonellosis: A bacterial disease caused by Salmonella bacteria, which can cause diarrhea, fever, and septicemia in goats.
7. Soremouth (Orf): A viral disease that causes sores and scabs around the mouth and nose of goats.
These are just a few examples of diseases that can affect goats. If you have any specific questions about goat health or diseases, I would recommend consulting with a veterinarian who specializes in small ruminants.
Pulmonary Adenomatosis, Ovine, also known as Jaagsiekte or ovine pulmonary carcinoma, is a contagious and fatal disease that affects the lungs of sheep. It is caused by a retrovirus called jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus (JSRV). The virus infects the cells in the lung tissue leading to the formation of tumors known as adenomatosis.
The disease is characterized by progressive respiratory distress, weight loss, and eventual death. It is transmitted through the respiratory route, and infected animals can shed the virus in their saliva, nasal secretions, and feces. The disease has a long incubation period, which can range from several months to years, making it difficult to control.
There is no effective treatment for pulmonary adenomatosis, ovine, and infected animals are usually euthanized to prevent the spread of the virus. Prevention measures include quarantine and testing of new sheep before introducing them into a flock, as well as reducing stress and maintaining good nutrition and overall health in the flock.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "wool" is not a term that has a medical definition. Wool refers to the thick coat of hair that is characteristic of sheep and some other animals. It is often used to create textiles and clothing due to its warmth and durability. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I'd be happy to try to help answer them for you!
A fetus is the developing offspring in a mammal, from the end of the embryonic period (approximately 8 weeks after fertilization in humans) until birth. In humans, the fetal stage of development starts from the eleventh week of pregnancy and continues until childbirth, which is termed as full-term pregnancy at around 37 to 40 weeks of gestation. During this time, the organ systems become fully developed and the body grows in size. The fetus is surrounded by the amniotic fluid within the amniotic sac and is connected to the placenta via the umbilical cord, through which it receives nutrients and oxygen from the mother. Regular prenatal care is essential during this period to monitor the growth and development of the fetus and ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
The rumen is the largest compartment of the stomach in ruminant animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep. It is a specialized fermentation chamber where microbes break down tough plant material into nutrients that the animal can absorb and use for energy and growth. The rumen contains billions of microorganisms, including bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, which help to break down cellulose and other complex carbohydrates in the plant material through fermentation.
The rumen is characterized by its large size, muscular walls, and the presence of a thick mat of partially digested food and microbes called the rumen mat or cud. The animal regurgitates the rumen contents periodically to chew it again, which helps to break down the plant material further and mix it with saliva, creating a more favorable environment for fermentation.
The rumen plays an essential role in the digestion and nutrition of ruminant animals, allowing them to thrive on a diet of low-quality plant material that would be difficult for other animals to digest.
Lymph is a colorless, transparent fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system, which is a part of the immune and circulatory systems. It consists of white blood cells called lymphocytes, proteins, lipids, glucose, electrolytes, hormones, and waste products. Lymph plays an essential role in maintaining fluid balance, absorbing fats from the digestive tract, and defending the body against infection by transporting immune cells to various tissues and organs. It is collected from tissues through lymph capillaries and flows through increasingly larger lymphatic vessels, ultimately returning to the bloodstream via the subclavian veins in the chest region.
Pregnancy is a physiological state or condition where a fertilized egg (zygote) successfully implants and grows in the uterus of a woman, leading to the development of an embryo and finally a fetus. This process typically spans approximately 40 weeks, divided into three trimesters, and culminates in childbirth. Throughout this period, numerous hormonal and physical changes occur to support the growing offspring, including uterine enlargement, breast development, and various maternal adaptations to ensure the fetus's optimal growth and well-being.
"Cattle" is a term used in the agricultural and veterinary fields to refer to domesticated animals of the genus *Bos*, primarily *Bos taurus* (European cattle) and *Bos indicus* (Zebu). These animals are often raised for meat, milk, leather, and labor. They are also known as bovines or cows (for females), bulls (intact males), and steers/bullocks (castrated males). However, in a strict medical definition, "cattle" does not apply to humans or other animals.
Plant poisoning is a form of poisoning that occurs when someone ingests, inhales, or comes into contact with any part of a plant that contains toxic substances. These toxins can cause a range of symptoms, depending on the type and amount of plant consumed or exposed to, as well as the individual's age, health status, and sensitivity to the toxin.
Symptoms of plant poisoning may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, skin rashes, seizures, or in severe cases, even death. Some common plants that can cause poisoning include poison ivy, poison oak, foxglove, oleander, and hemlock, among many others.
If you suspect plant poisoning, it is important to seek medical attention immediately and bring a sample of the plant or information about its identity if possible. This will help healthcare providers diagnose and treat the poisoning more effectively.
The omasum is the third compartment of the ruminant stomach, located between the rumen and the abomasum. It is also known as the manyplies because of its structure, which consists of numerous folds or leaves that are arranged in a circular pattern. The main function of the omasum is to absorb water, electrolytes, and volatile fatty acids from the digesta that passes through it, helping to concentrate the solids and prepare them for further digestion in the abomasum.
Erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells (RBCs), are the most common type of blood cell in circulating blood in mammals. They are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
Erythrocytes are formed in the bone marrow and have a biconcave shape, which allows them to fold and bend easily as they pass through narrow blood vessels. They do not have a nucleus or mitochondria, which makes them more flexible but also limits their ability to reproduce or repair themselves.
In humans, erythrocytes are typically disc-shaped and measure about 7 micrometers in diameter. They contain the protein hemoglobin, which binds to oxygen and gives blood its red color. The lifespan of an erythrocyte is approximately 120 days, after which it is broken down in the liver and spleen.
Abnormalities in erythrocyte count or function can lead to various medical conditions, such as anemia, polycythemia, and sickle cell disease.
A ruminant stomach is not a term that is typically used in human medicine, but it is a key feature of the digestive system in animals that are classified as ruminants. Ruminants are hoofed mammals that chew their cud, such as cattle, deer, sheep, and goats.
The ruminant stomach is actually composed of four distinct compartments: the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. These compartments work together to break down plant material through a process of fermentation by microbes.
The rumen is the largest of the compartments and functions as a fermentation vat where plant material is broken down by microbes into simpler molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the animal. The reticulum is connected to the rumen and helps sort and move the partially digested food particles.
The omasum is a smaller compartment that absorbs water and some nutrients from the digesta before it passes into the abomasum, which is the final compartment and functions similarly to the human stomach, where digestive enzymes are secreted to further break down the food and absorb nutrients.
Therefore, a ruminant stomach refers to the complex and specialized digestive system found in animals that chew their cud, allowing them to efficiently extract nutrients from plant material.
Foot rot, also known as pododermatitis, is a common infectious disease in cloven-hoofed animals such as sheep, goats, and cattle. It's typically caused by a mixture of bacteria, usually Fusobacterium necrophorum and Prevotella spp., that infect the soft tissues of the foot, leading to inflammation, necrosis (tissue death), and often foul-smelling discharge.
The infection often begins between the claws or toes, where the skin is more susceptible to damage and moisture accumulation. The affected area may become painful, swollen, and sensitive to pressure, making it difficult for the animal to walk or stand. In severe cases, foot rot can lead to lameness, decreased feed intake, weight loss, and even death if left untreated.
Foot rot is highly contagious and can spread quickly among animals in close contact, such as those in confined spaces or sharing pastures. Prevention strategies include maintaining good sanitation and dry conditions, trimming hooves regularly to prevent overgrowth and reduce moisture accumulation, and vaccinating against the bacteria responsible for foot rot. Rapid detection and treatment of infected animals are crucial to controlling the spread of this disease in animal populations.
PrP^Sc (prion protein scrapie) is a misfolded, abnormal conformational isoform of the prion protein (PrP), which is associated with a group of progressive neurodegenerative disorders known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). These diseases affect both humans and animals and include conditions like bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or "mad cow disease") in cattle, scrapie in sheep, and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) in humans.
The PrP protein is a naturally occurring, normal cellular protein found primarily in the brain and central nervous system. It has a predominantly alpha-helical structure under physiological conditions. However, during the development of prion diseases, PrP^Sc forms through a conformational change where the alpha-helical regions are replaced by beta-sheet structures. This misfolded protein can aggregate and form amyloid fibrils, which deposit in various brain regions leading to neurodegeneration, spongiform changes, gliosis, and neuronal loss.
Importantly, PrP^Sc is thought to have self-propagating properties, as it can induce the conversion of normal PrP into more PrP^Sc through a process called seeded polymerization or templated misfolding. This mechanism is believed to underlie the infectious nature and transmissibility of prion diseases.
Prions are misfolded proteins that can induce other normal proteins to also adopt the misfolded shape, leading to the formation of aggregates. These abnormal prion protein aggregates are associated with a group of progressive neurodegenerative diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). Examples of TSEs include bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or "mad cow disease") in cattle, variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) in humans, and scrapie in sheep. The misfolded prion proteins are resistant to degradation by proteases, which contributes to their accumulation and subsequent neuronal damage, ultimately resulting in spongiform degeneration of the brain and other neurological symptoms associated with TSEs.
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- and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. (wikiquote.org)
- By Diane Schivera, M.A.T. Raising sheep and goats organically can be a challenge, so many farmers who support organic principles have not transitioned their animals to certified organic. (mofga.org)
- She raises sheep and goats and was excited to expand her knowledge of good management practices that she can implement in her future endeavors. (usu.edu)
- Over 20 sheep and goats were stolen on Wednesday from a nature reserve in Ashdod's Lachish Park. (jpost.com)
- In Aşıklı Höyük, a Stone-Age town in the highlands of central Turkey, a team of archaeologists, writing in the journal PNAS earlier this week, have pieced together what that process looked like for sheep and goats, some of the earliest herded livestock. (popsci.com)
- Most of their meat came from sheep and goats in the surrounding hills. (popsci.com)
- At first, the residents of Aşıklı Höyük kept young wild goats and sheep in small pens between their homes, where the captured animals left telltale traces of dung. (popsci.com)
- Elsewhere in the region , the carcasses of pigs, goats, and sheep were butchered into huge chunks for roasting or smoking-and presumably sharing. (popsci.com)
- Other research has found that these early captive animals suffered from joint problems, and the high rate of miscarriages suggests that the goats and sheep weren't getting the food they needed. (popsci.com)
- At the same time, the villagers gave sheep and goats freer rein-they were let out into the forests and grasslands, where they ate wild plants, rather than being penned up near the village. (popsci.com)
- This technology is now available, and will allow a faster, easier and less expensive way to test for the presence and quantity of Haemonchus contortus , or "barber pole" worms, a species that is very pathogenic to sheep, goats and llamas. (sciencedaily.com)
- The test may also be of special value to ranchers interested in organic production of sheep, goats and llamas, who try to avoid use of chemical treatments in maintaining the health of their animals. (sciencedaily.com)
- It is found in cattle, sheep and goats suffering from an illness called paratuberculosis or Johne's disease. (abc.net.au)
- E granulosus is an infection caused by tapeworms found in dogs and livestock such as sheep, pigs, goats, and cattle. (medlineplus.gov)
- Sheep, cattle, and goats are the principal reservoirs for human infection. (msdmanuals.com)
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- 2023 Other moments rarely captured on film that viewers can expect in the new show include a group of humpback whales disrupting the hunt of a pod of killer whales in Antarctica and a guardian shepherd dog defending his flock of sheep from a hunting puma. (merriam-webster.com)
- 2023 Haggis is made of the liver, lungs, and heart of a sheep , beef or mutton suet, oatmeal, onion, and spices. (merriam-webster.com)
- 2023 Near the village of Ram Hamdan, also in Idlib, Ali al-Mansour, 43, was tending his sheep one day in 2019 with his 5-year-old son in tow when the child handed him a metal object that looked like a toy and and asked him to take it apart. (merriam-webster.com)
- 2023 His collection includes monkeys, pigeon chicks, jumping spiders, and fetal sheep . (merriam-webster.com)
- Amanda Gefter, The New Yorker , 31 Aug. 2023 But bovids have fashioned a pastoral landscape that a hiker would recognize in crossing northern England, a place that cows and sheep have kept clear for centuries. (merriam-webster.com)
- WIRED , 26 Aug. 2023 Visitors can frequently see wildlife such as caribou, brown bears, moose, Dall sheep , bison, and wolves roaming the forests. (merriam-webster.com)
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- ADVS sheep and goat specialist Chad Page who led the fieldtrip explained, "A normal breeding soundness exam consists of a physical evaluation, scrotal evaluation, and semen evaluation. (usu.edu)
- Interested students can contact Chad Page or visit the USU Extension - Sheep and Goat Facebook page to learn how to get involved. (usu.edu)
- Laboratory guide to the dissection and study of the anatomy of the domestic ruminants (ox, sheep, goat) by Duane Russell Peterson. (upenn.edu)
- A few of those animals started to reproduce, as growing numbers of miscarried sheep and goat skeletons in the settlement show. (popsci.com)
- One of the current testing tools commonly used by sheep and goat farmers in dealing with H. contortus is the FAMACHA © method, in which the farmer compares the animal's lower eyelid color to swatches on a card to determine the animal's anemia status," said Bob Storey, a UGA researcher who co-developed the lectin staining test. (sciencedaily.com)
- analyze classical scrapie, including CH1641-like , from natural goat the conformational stability of CH1641-like isolates, BSE, BSE and experimental sheep BSE. (cdc.gov)
- Transmission is usually by inhalation of infectious aerosols that can travel long distances affecting people living downwind of an infected goat or sheep farm. (msdmanuals.com)
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- The latest experiments have also produced three lambs from the cells of a sheep fetus aborted after 26 days, and four from a nine-day-old embryo. (newscientist.com)
- Sheep and lambs are often used as symbols of peacefulness or meekness. (wikiquote.org)
- And of course the place is filled with sheep and lambs. (rcn.com)
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- Then there are the wolves," the old war veteran said, "and the wolves feed on the sheep without mercy. (tripod.com)
- Let me expand on this old soldier's excellent model of the sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. (tripod.com)
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- A few primitive breeds of sheep retain some of the characteristics of their wild cousins, such as short tails. (wikipedia.org)
- What type of sheep breeds usually have black faces? (answers.com)
- It features the names of 57 sheep breeds, arranged in the shape of a sheep. (ravelry.com)
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- Mara Weisenberger from the San Andres National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico has brought two colleagues, Guy and Coby, and four aluminum crates that she designed specifically for transporting bighorn sheep. (orionmagazine.org)
- In the tensely vertical terrain of Utah's canyonlands, this band of desert bighorn sheep, creatures of considerable evolutionary investment, once vanished into thin air. (orionmagazine.org)
- Bighorn Sheep are the symbol of Rocky Mountain National Park. (nps.gov)
- Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are the largest wild sheep in North America. (nps.gov)
- Bighorn sheep are gray/brown to dark brown in color with white patches on their rump, muzzle and back of legs. (nps.gov)
- Bighorn sheep shed these heavy coats in the summer. (nps.gov)
- Specialized hooves and rough soles provide a natural grip as bighorn sheep make precarious jumps and breath-taking climbs up and down sharp cliff faces. (nps.gov)
- As their name suggests, bighorn sheep have true horns that they retain throughout their life. (nps.gov)
- Bighorn sheep live in social groups but rams and ewes usually only meet to mate. (nps.gov)
- Bighorn sheep feed on grasses in the summer and browse shrubs in the fall and winter. (nps.gov)
- The lifespan of bighorn sheep is approximately 10 years. (nps.gov)
- Bighorn sheep skulls are thick and bony to absorb this repeated impact with little physical injury to the ram. (nps.gov)
- Bighorn sheep move to low elevations in late spring and early summer, when they descend from the Mummy Range to Sheep Lakes in Horseshoe Park. (nps.gov)
- Bighorn sheep visits to Sheep Lakes are hit-and-miss, but generally occur between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (nps.gov)
- Because bighorn sheep are sensitive to human disturbance, please help in protecting the sheep by viewing from a distance. (nps.gov)
Shaun the s2
- Which shaun the sheep movie character are you? (gotoquiz.com)
- From apps and consoles to computers and tablets, have fun playing lots of Shaun the Sheep games right here! (shaunthesheep.com)
Farmer2
- A farmer in southern Sweden awoke on Sunday to find over 20 of his sheep slaughtered in what is believed to be a wolf attack. (thelocal.se)
- Wilson, who runs a Facebook page called 'The Sheep Game' that chronicles his life as a farmer, said another farmer brought the sheep to his attention. (yahoo.com)
Blue Sheep3
- Whichever matches your personality Blue Sheep can be of assistance. (gotoquiz.com)
- Blue Sheep is a Platformer Adventure set in a strange world, plagued by the physical manifestation of misery, known as the Beast. (play-asia.com)
- No reviews for Blue Sheep yet. (play-asia.com)
Flock2
- A group of sheep is called a flock. (wikipedia.org)
- Jeff Aiken, flock manager at Procters Farm, one of the buyers, said: "It's an exceptional animal and the best Texel sheep I've ever seen. (yahoo.com)
Merino1
- The researchers studied 60 two-year-old merino sheep to gauge their reactions to a stressor: a mild-mannered dog. (popsci.com)
20211
- The sheep was first discovered in 2021, on the shore of the cliff in Brora by kayaker Jillian Turner. (yahoo.com)
Originate2
- Where did suffolk sheep originate from? (answers.com)
- Texel sheep originate from the island of Texel, one of the north-western islands off the Netherlands and now dominate breeding the UK sheep industry. (yahoo.com)
Ruminant mammals1
- Sheep ( Ovis aries ) are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. (wikiquote.org)
Typically kept as livestock1
- Sheep (PL: sheep) or domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are a domesticated, ruminant mammal typically kept as livestock. (wikipedia.org)
Livestock3
- As livestock, sheep are most often associated with pastoral, Arcadian imagery. (wikipedia.org)
- Practically from its inception, ancient Greek civilization relied on sheep as primary livestock, and were even said to name individual animals. (wikipedia.org)
- A typical Sheep Day allows students to experience a day-in-the-life of a livestock producer. (usu.edu)
Graze1
- By Stowell Watters Sheep graze and ferment. (mofga.org)
Pasture3
- L'Union quoted Reynald Loiseau, a vineyard manager at Moët, as saying that the sheep were part of a trial of eco-pasture at the vineyard. (decanter.com)
- A well-made lane guides sheep to pasture at Susan Littlefield's Yknot Farm in Belmont, Maine, which is transitioning to organic. (mofga.org)
- This parasite causes significant production losses, and in some cases it's the limiting factor to sheep production on pasture lands. (sciencedaily.com)
Cattle and sheep1
- A bacterium that causes intestinal illness in cattle and sheep could also be responsible for Crohn's disease, U.S. researchers say. (abc.net.au)
Suffolk5
- A Suffolk Sheep is a large breed of sheep primarily bred for meat. (answers.com)
- The Suffolk sheep has a black face, black legs and a white medium fleece. (answers.com)
- The Suffolk sheep is originally from England, where they crossed a South-down Ram with a Norfolk Horned ewe to create this magnificent breed. (answers.com)
- When did suffolk sheep come to the us? (answers.com)
- Suffolk Sheep are a large meat breed sheep but are sometimes bred for the wool. (answers.com)
Mutton1
- One of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes, sheep are raised for fleeces, meat (lamb, hogget or mutton) and milk. (wikipedia.org)
Scrapie3
- [ 1 ] Included are Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker (GSS) in humans, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or "mad cow disease") in cattle, chronic wasting disease (CWD) in mule deer and elk, and scrapie in sheep. (medscape.com)
- The first of these diseases to be described was scrapie, a disease of sheep recognized for over 250 years. (medscape.com)
- The transmission of this disease was demonstrated first in 1943 when a population of Scottish sheep was accidentally inoculated against a common virus using a formalin extract of lymphoid tissue from an animal with scrapie. (medscape.com)
Young sheep2
- An adult female is referred to as a ewe (/juː/), an intact male as a ram, occasionally a tup, a castrated male as a wether, and a young sheep as a lamb. (wikipedia.org)
- A lamb is a young sheep. (wikiquote.org)
Disease3
- Studies show that crossing the highway creates high levels of stress in the animals, which can reduce their resistance to disease thereby increasing sheep mortality. (nps.gov)
- Use these social-bookmarking links to share Sheep bug linked to Crohn's disease . (abc.net.au)
- A novel human prion disease, variant CJD, was reveal strain-specifi ed PrPSc conformational stability in reported in 1995 and postulated to be caused by eating sheep isolates because it enabled discrimination of Nor98 beef infected with BSE. (cdc.gov)
Ovis2
- Although the term sheep can apply to other species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage it almost always refers to domesticated sheep. (wikipedia.org)
- Although the name "sheep" applies to many species, in everyday usage it almost always refers to Ovis aries. (wikiquote.org)
Cows1
- These grasses support a number of animals such as sheep, cows and our native wildlife. (slideshare.net)
Australian2
- To improve the rate of genetic gain of the Australian sheep industry, the Sheep Genetics database web tool was upgraded in 2020. (mla.com.au)
- The new version now offers a range of improved features to make Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) more accessible and allow users to customise data to suit their needs. (mla.com.au)
Vineyards2
- Sheep are already used in some vineyards around the world , and research has suggested that they can cut the need for herbicide sprays. (decanter.com)
- A study published in 2017 in the Journal of Agronomy for Sustainable Development found that the use of sheep in vineyards in New Zealand suggested there could be 'large ecological benefits' to the method. (decanter.com)
Worms2
- Researchers have developed an improved, more efficient method to test for the most serious of the parasitic worms in sheep, a problem that causes hundreds of millions of dollars in losses every year to the global sheep and wool industry. (sciencedaily.com)
- This particular parasite is much more pathogenic in sheep than other worms, and previous methods to detect it were very labor intensive and often not commercially practical," said Michael Kent, an OSU professor of microbiology. (sciencedaily.com)
Scēap1
- Use of the word sheep began in Middle English as a derivation of the Old English word scēap. (wikipedia.org)
Mouflon2
- Sheep are most likely descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia, with Iran being a geographic envelope of the domestication center. (wikipedia.org)
- Mouflon, a type of wild sheep, are closely related to the animals domesticated at Aşıklı Höyük. (popsci.com)
Suggests1
- Archaeological evidence from statuary found at sites in Iran suggests that selection for woolly sheep may have begun around 6000 BC, and the earliest woven wool garments have been dated to two to three thousand years later. (wikipedia.org)
Horns2
- Domestic sheep are relatively small ruminants, usually with a crimped hair called wool and often with horns forming a lateral spiral. (wikipedia.org)
- Depending on breed, domestic sheep may have no horns at all (i.e. polled), or horns in both sexes, or in males only. (wikipedia.org)
Ruminants1
- Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. (wikipedia.org)
Numerous species2
- Numbering a little over one billion, domestic sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep. (wikipedia.org)
- Numbering a little over 1 billion, domestic sheep are the most numerous species in their genus. (wikiquote.org)
Weigh1
- You want a scale to weigh your sheep? (rcn.com)
Varieties1
- There are more varieties of sheep than you can imagine. (rcn.com)
Wild ancestors2
- The exact line of descent from wild ancestors to domestic sheep is unclear. (wikipedia.org)
- But even these mild-mannered animals didn't look like the animals we know today: the sheep were still long-legged like their wild ancestors, and there's no evidence that they were being raised for wool. (popsci.com)
Certified organic1
- Bill and Jean Noon of the MOFGA certified organic Noon Family Sheep Farm are dedicated conservationists. (mofga.org)
Management practices3
- A review of flystrike management practices has identified short, medium and long-term solutions to eliminate flystrike in sheep. (mla.com.au)
- She found that properly conducting these evaluations "helps the owner know what the rams are deficient in and what management practices to change to ensure the health of [their] sheep. (usu.edu)
- This will help sheep ranchers deal with this problem more quickly and effectively, optimize their management practices, and sometimes avoid costly therapies. (sciencedaily.com)
Adult1
- The difference with Dolly is that all her DNA originated in a cell from the udder of an adult sheep. (newscientist.com)
Industry5
- MLA is also collaborating with multiple industry bodies through the Sheep Reproduction Strategic Partnership. (mla.com.au)
- To meet industry demand for information, a new guide to intensive lamb finishing in Australia has been produced in partnership with Sheep Producers Australia (SPA). (mla.com.au)
- The 4-H sheep project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn about selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the sheep industry. (msu.edu)
- She believes that fieldtrips such as Sheep Day spark students' imaginations as they see real-world situations in the industry. (usu.edu)
- How does Germany perform in the Sheep industry? (nationmaster.com)
Largely2
- Wild sheep are largely variations of brown hues, and variation within species is extremely limited. (wikipedia.org)
- By Tim King Sheep shearing is largely men's work in some parts of the country. (mofga.org)
Closely1
- In the modern era, Australia, New Zealand, the southern and central South American nations, and the British Isles are most closely associated with sheep production. (wikipedia.org)
Found2
- Our Inspector checked over the sheep and found her to be in good bodily condition, although needing sheared. (yahoo.com)
- On my watching days I often found sheep all over the place, Velcroed to the steep, rocky cliffs. (orionmagazine.org)
Steam3
Scottish3
- After the rescue, Wilson said on Facebook the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was on site and it was determined the sheep would be brought to Dalscone Farm, a tourist attraction in Edinburgh with activities for children. (yahoo.com)
- In a statement on Saturday to CBS News, Scottish SPCA said the group was notified of the rescue and attended to oversee the welfare of the sheep. (yahoo.com)
- The ownership of the sheep then was handed over from the land owner to the rescue group,' Scottish SPCA said. (yahoo.com)
Black10
- Baa Baa Black Sheep Have you any Wool? (slideshare.net)
- A black sheep is a biting beast. (wikiquote.org)
- So it's actually just a black sheep. (toxel.com)
- using this photo he has unwittingly captured the attention of a man in black who offers a menacing ultimatum: find the sheep or face dire consequences. (librarything.com)
- This dynamic can sometimes be characterized as the " black sheep effect . (snopes.com)
- According to the American Psychological Association , the black sheep effect is "the tendency to evaluate a disreputable or disliked person more negatively when that person is a member of one's own group rather than of some other group. (snopes.com)
- Rudman described this outcome as a sign of "the black-sheep effect, in which people are harder on rule-breaking members of their own group than they are on the deviants of other tribes. (snopes.com)
- The black sheep effect goes beyond rivalry between women. (snopes.com)
- The possibility of the poor performance being seen as typical for the ingroup presumably posed a great threat that individuals countered using the black-sheep effect. (snopes.com)
- Wearing a t-shirt with the words "Black Sheep" written across, well, a black sheep, Gosselin seemed to be sending out a message while cleaning up his act. (radaronline.com)
Herd2
- Researchers believe this has increased the intake of important minerals by the sheep, thus improving the health of the bighorn herd. (nps.gov)
- This is the hilarious moment a border collie mistakes a fellow poodle for a wandering sheep out of his herd. (dailymail.co.uk)
Animals3
- Sheep continue to be important for wool and meat today, and are also occasionally raised for pelts, as dairy animals, or as model organisms for science. (wikipedia.org)
- In both ancient and modern religious ritual, sheep are used as sacrificial animals. (wikipedia.org)
- The sheep were introduced to a vineyard near the village of Aÿ in Champagne , but local newspaper L'Union reported 14 animals were believed to have been stolen at the beginning of January. (decanter.com)
Https1
- Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheep. (merriam-webster.com)
Farm4
- Egli's Sheep Farm has lots of wool and leather goods, many of them made on site. (roadsideamerica.com)
- Before sending her to her new home, Wilson cut Fiona's overgrown wool to an inch, so she fits in with the other sheep at the farm, he said on Facebook . (yahoo.com)
- The video shows a border collie looking very confused as he mistakes a caramel-coloured poodle for a sheep on a farm in Alberta, Canada . (dailymail.co.uk)
- Sheep eating Regano and grain at Ells farm in Union, Maine. (mofga.org)
Cotton2
- Natural cotton working sheep halters. (viovet.co.uk)
- There are currently no questions for Agrihealth Halter Sheep Cotton - be the first to ask one! (viovet.co.uk)
Sculptures1
- Bloomberg reports that 24 sheep sculptures by Francois-Xavier Lalanne will be sold at Christie's New York in November, from the collection of Adelaide de Menil, daughter of John and Dominique de Menil. (observer.com)
Domestic4
- Excavations show that in about 6000 BC, during the Neolithic period of prehistory, the Castelnovien people, living around Châteauneuf-les-Martigues near present-day Marseille in the south of France, were among the first in Europe to keep domestic sheep. (wikipedia.org)
- Another trait unique to domestic sheep as compared to wild ovines is their wide variation in color. (wikipedia.org)
- Colors of domestic sheep range from pure white to dark chocolate brown, and even spotted or piebald. (wikipedia.org)
- A modern domestic sheep. (popsci.com)
Soil1
- Top: Yearlings feed on grass and soil at Sheep Lakes. (nps.gov)
Realize1
- The researchers believe that this shows what sheep anxiety looks like, and indicates that many sheep on farms may be suffering more than we realize. (popsci.com)