WHAT BREED(S) OF SHEEP ARE AFFECTED WITH AED?
Suffolk is the predominant breed affected. This condition has also been reported in Hampshire, Dorset and Texel breeds, and affects both males and females. WHAT CLINICAL SIGNS ARE OBSERVED WITH AED? Sheep affected with AED do tend to display some very characteristic clinical signs. The condition more commonly affects individual animals, rather than occurring as a flock problem. Oftentimes, owners report that the affected individual has continued to loose weight despite multiple dewormings, and providing additional nutrition and individual attention. Also, the animal will appear bloated on either or both sides of the abdomen, despite the fact that it has been off-feed. Usually animals that are off-feed develop a sunken appearance on both sides of the abdomen. Typically, there is no fever. The animals do produce fecal material, but usually the amount is less than normal. The feces may be firm and pelleted, or soft and not well pelletted. These animals are usually partially or completely
