NF91-29 Ringworm and Club Lamb Fungus

Authors

Doyle Wolverton, University of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Ted Doane, University of Nebraska--LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1991

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1991, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Sheep exhibitors, as you prepare for summer shows, examine how you prepare your sheep for the show ring. Washing and shearing removes the natural lanolin and suint that protects sheep from getting some diseases. Anyone who shows sheep this summer should be aware of ringworm and a ringworm-like disease that can be transmitted from infected sheep to humans. One ringworm type disease, caused by a fungus, is currently being called "club lamb" fungus.