Nationwide Investigation of Respiratory Problemsin Sheep Lambs and Goat Kids in Greece.

ABSTRACT: This study, carried out as part of a large countrywide investigation into the sheep and goat industries in Greece, focused on respiratory problems of lambs and kids in Greece. The work was performed as part of a wider study performed in farms throughout the country with the participation of farmers, by means of an in-person questionnaire investigation. The specific objectives of the study were (a) the assessment of the presence of respiratory problems in lambs and kids and (b) the identification of variables associated with the presence of these problems in the farms. Data were collected from 325 sheep flocks and 119 goat herds. The annual incidence rate for respiratory problems in lambs was 1.4% (95% confidence intervals: 1.3-1.4%) and that in kids was 1.1% (1.0-1.2%). The annual incidenc

SUBMITTER: Katsarou EI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610053 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature