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SHEEP POX [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-07-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sheep and goat pox
1, record 1, English, sheep%20and%20goat%20pox
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SGP 2, record 1, English, SGP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sheep pox and goat pox 2, record 1, English, sheep%20pox%20and%20goat%20pox
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] group of viruses that cause highly infectious disease in sheep and goats. 2, record 1, English, - sheep%20and%20goat%20pox
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These viruses are spread mainly through direct contact between animals and the inhalation of aerosolized particles containing the virus. Infected animals shed the virus in all secretions and excretions as well as in scabs from skin lesions. Transmission often occurs when animals are herded together at watering places, yards and markets. 2, record 1, English, - sheep%20and%20goat%20pox
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- varioles ovine et caprine
1, record 1, French, varioles%20ovine%20et%20caprine
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Maladies] virales très contagieuses qui affectent les ovins et les caprins. 2, record 1, French, - varioles%20ovine%20et%20caprine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces virus se propagent surtout par contact direct entre les animaux et par inhalation des particules infectées véhiculées dans l'air. Les animaux infectés propagent le virus par le biais de leurs sécrétions, de leurs excrétions et des gales formées sur les lésions cutanées. Les maladies se transmettent souvent quand les bêtes sont rassemblées aux points d'eau, dans les cours et les marchés. 2, record 1, French, - varioles%20ovine%20et%20caprine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Sheep Raising
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sheep pox
1, record 2, English, sheep%20pox
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sheeppox 2, record 2, English, sheeppox
correct
- Variola ovina 3, record 2, English, Variola%20ovina
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A highly contagious disease of sheep caused by a poxvirus in the genus Capripoxvirus and characterized by the presence of typical pox lessons.... 2, record 2, English, - sheep%20pox
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Élevage des ovins
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- variole ovine
1, record 2, French, variole%20ovine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- clavelée des moutons 2, record 2, French, clavel%C3%A9e%20des%20moutons
correct, feminine noun
- clavelée 3, record 2, French, clavel%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Cría de ganado ovino
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- viruela ovina
1, record 2, Spanish, viruela%20ovina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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