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Causes

 Presence of uncleared bush, presence of people and animals

at water sources such as springs give good opportunity for

disease transmission to occur at shared swamps Loss of ap-

petite

 Non tick control

 Presence of tsetse infected areas

Preventive measures

 Proper diagnosis and treatment of the affected animals and

those at risk for specific mass treatment

 Tsetse (vector control) use treated traps.

 Protecting livestock against disease in high risk areas using

protective drugs live baits

 Public mobilization and public education about the disease

5. Lamb dysentery (bloody scours)

It is caused by bacteria
Signs and symptoms

 Diarrhoea with blood stains

 Dullness

 Staring eyes and staggering

 Sudden death

 Recumbence

Control and Treatment

 Vaccinate twice a year

 Regular deworming and drenching

 Isolate affected animals