Ovine conjunctivitis

Sheep eye conjunctivitis or corynebacteriosis is an inflammatory disease of the conjunctiva (the mucous membrane of the eyelid). This disease occurs not only in sheep, but also in other farm animals, as well as in dogs. Rare cases of ocular conjunctivitis have been reported in young children due to tear fluid containing the pathogen being passed through the nostrils during kissing and hugging. Scientists believe that the risk of infection spreading from ram to lamb is about 20%.

The disease ovine conjunctivitis is characterized by swelling of the eyelids, and discharge from the eyes may appear at an early stage. Unlike in humans, for many animals the disease affects both eyes. In addition, the disease can occur in a latent (hidden) form. It was noted that most often the purulent department