Sheep Abortions – Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is the second most common cause of abortion in ewes in the UK behind EAE. This factsheet is part of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series and covers what causes Toxoplasmosis, how it is transmitted and details what control measures can be put in place to prevent the spread of infection to minimise losses within the flock.

Related FAS Resources

https://www.fas.scot/publication/enzootic-abortion-of-ewes-eae/

https://www.fas.scot/publication/sheep-abortions-what-you-need-to-know/