Problem
Border disease
Other Names:
Hairy shaker disease Nature:
Border disease (BD) is a viral disease of sheep and goats, primarily causing congenital diseases, but can also cause acute and persistent infections. It first appeared in the border regions of England and Wales in 1959, and has since spread world-wide. Lambs that are born with BD are commonly known as 'hairy shakers' due to the primary presentation of the disease. The disease was recognized before the virus, therefore the common name of the disease predates the understanding of the viral pathology. The virus can cause a significant reduction in the percentage of surviving lambs, thus it has a large economic impact on farmers.
Broader Problems:
Viral diseases in animalsCongenital anomalies due to infectious diseases in animals Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST