Prevention of Clostridial Diseases in Sheep Through Nutrition and Vaccination

Prevents fatal clostridial diseases in sheep through targeted feeding and vaccination. Feeding fresh hay ad libitum reduces high-protein grass intake, limiting Clostridium proliferation. Vaccination of pregnant ewes transfers passive immunity to lambs via colostrum. Inactivated multivalent vaccines (2-, 4-, 7-, or 8-way) given in a two-dose schedule with a one-month interval and a booster one month before lambing ensure protection. Lambs for breeding should also be vaccinated. These practices reduce newborn loss, adult mortality, and antimicrobial use. Applicable across health, nutrition, and management.