Chlamydial abortion or enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) caused by Chlamydia
psittaci was reported in a Large intensively managed Lowland flock in the R
epublic of Ireland, Thirty-two ewes aborted their Lambs in the Last week of
pregnancy and eight ewes delivered, at full term, either stillborn Lambs o
r weak moribund Lambs. The diagnosis of the disease and the use of Long-act
ing oxytetracycline to reduce the incidence of abortion were discussed.