Farm Animal Welfare

Sheep Clostridial Disease Vaccination Welfare

Clostridial diseases including pulpy kidney, blackleg, and tetanus cause acute, painful deaths in unvaccinated sheep that are entirely preventable through routine vaccination.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

Death from clostridial disease is sudden and painful, representing entirely preventable suffering. Vaccination is one of the most welfare-effective interventions available to sheep farmers, dramatically reducing acute suffering from preventable infectious disease.

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