Clostridial diseases

There are a number of clostridial diseases that affect cattle and sheep in this country. They are generally characterised by acutely ill animals (sick very suddenly) that are often found dead or die within 24 hours of the initial signs of illness. The prognosis for almost all clostridial diseases is extremely poor, with mortality approaching 100% in most cases. Therefore, the most important thing with clostridial diseases is prevention.