Nebraska State Fair. Show Lamb and Show Goat Fungus Check

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1 Nebraska State Fair Show Lamb and Show Goat Fungus Check

2 The State Fair Health Requirements Rule Nebraska State Fair General Livestock Rules & Regulations 12. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: All exhibitors must comply with the respective Livestock Health Requirements (see Livestock Health Requirements Section). All livestock are subject to examination, upon arrival, for evidence of infectious or contagious diseases and if such is found, they will not be allowed entrance onto the grounds. They will be held in quarantine and treated at owner s expense. Diseased or injured animals may be removed from the grounds upon recommendation of attending veterinarian and release signed by the Department Superintendent and the General Livestock Superintendent. All 4H/FFA sheep/goats will be checked for club lamb fungus at time of check in/weigh in. All market lambs must be completely slick shorn, including belly, to within ¼ inch PRIOR to arrival at show. Wool may be left on the legs ONLY below the knees and hocks.

3 Why the Focus on Club Lamb Fungus In the early stages, Club Lamb Fungus is very contagious to animals and people. It is a health concern for animals, exhibitors and the general public if present at the Nebraska State Fair.

4 What is it? A fungal disease in which lesions affect primarily the ears, head, and neck, but any body surface may be involved Lesions are generally circular patches of alopecia, scaling, and crusts

5 What is it? In this active stage visible spots will have a serum-like substance or bleeding at the surface when pressure is applied. As it progresses it becomes chronic and is not transmitted to other animals or individuals.

6 What is it?

7 Treatments The first step in dealing with a case of Club Lamb Fungus is isolation of affected animals. Many treatments are available with varying degrees of effectiveness, but few have been studied scientifically. Some treatments require extralabel use of medication (using a medication that is not labeled for treating club lamb fungus) and meat withdrawal times may be unknown, so consult a veterinarian prior to such action.

8 Treatment Consult your veterinarian or animal health specialist: The mouthwash product Listerine Has worked as a spot treatment (scrubbed into the lesion) with a brush once a day for 7 days. A preparation of 7% iodine mixed with the topical emollient Bag Balm Applied to lesions once a day for 7 days. Chlorhexidine 0.5% Has been effective but is inactivated by soap. Exposure to sunlight and treatment with Vitamins A and D may hasten healing of lesions

9 Treatment Consult your veterinarian or animal health specialist: Vicks VaporRub Applied to the lesions for 7 days Natamycin This is antifungal agent. Consult yourveterinarian Use of 10% to 20% sodium iodide Given by intravenous injection at weekly intervals has been effective. Can be risky so consult your veterinarian

10 Nebraska State Fair Process All sheep and goats will be visually and physically examined by an accredited veterinarian for Club Lamb Fungus while in the weigh-in line. Any animal with active fungus will not be allowed to show and may either be taken home by the exhibitor or placed in quarantine inthe Big Red Barn away from other livestock. By Nebraska regulations, the disease is considered inactive if the affected area is not encrusted and hair/wool has begun growth in the area.

11 Club Lamb Fungus For additional information, please consult your veterinarian or animal health specialist Source: Pugh, D.G.,A.N. Baird. Sheep and Goat Medicine,2nd Edition. Saunders, 2012.VitalBook file Source: Kelly D. Heath, DVM and Craig Kreikemeier- Bower, DVM The material included has been reviewed and approved by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln IACP Veterinary Staff