Johnes' disease
Goat Production & Welfare : Goat Milk : Goat Hair : Disease : Slaughter Goats in the United Kingdom are kept for a number of reasons; they are farmed for their milk, meat, hair (mohair/cashmere) and hide. They may also be used to graze land (1). ... [... more]
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Botryitis and Mildew disease, control, treat and cure
A very common disease for many plants and vegetables. Botrytis is first noticeable as brown spots, which are followed by a furry grey mould. The cause of the disease is too much dampness in cool conditions - growing plants in over-fertile ... [... more]
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Blossom-end rot - disease of tomato, pepper, and eggplant
A Garden Advice guide to blossom-end rot which is a serious disease affecting the tomato, pepper, and eggplant Blossom-end rot is a serious disorder of tomato, pepper, and eggplant. Growers often are distressed to notice that a dry sunken decay ... [... more]
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
There are four main types of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD): These different forms of CJD have different causes and, to some extent, different symptoms. SpCJD, which was first described in 1921, occurs around the world and is the commonest form ... [... more]
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Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease of the brain that causes dementia, gradually destroying a person's memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgements, communicate and carry out normal daily activities. Alzheimer's disease is the ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta)
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the most common disease causing fractures in childhood. It also causes fractures in adults. OI is a genetic disorder usually resulting from abnormalities of the genes that control the production of a protein called ... [... more]
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Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease, HD, chorea, Huntington's, Huntingtons, Huntington's chorea Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary neurological disease for which there is no cure. It damages the nerve cells in the brain and causes degeneration, ... [... more]
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Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease (also known as celiac disease) is an inflammatory condition caused by sensitivity to the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, rye and barley. The condition is very common but symptoms can be kept under control with a strict ... [... more]
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Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus, usually the Coxsackie A virus. It is very contagious and common in children under 5 so outbreaks can occur in playschools. The disease is usually lasts about a week, but it is not usually ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
French Beans Pest and Disease Advice
Brownish spots on the leaves are surrounded by a light coloured 'halo'. This disease comes from the seeds themselves. Possible causes are home-saved seed from the previous year not stored correctly; soaking runner bean seeds before planting; ... [... more]
Garden Action |
Pest and disease of ridge (outdoor) cucumbers - page 4
Ridge (outdoor) cucumber plants are marginally less prone to disease compared to cucumbers grown in greenhouses. The main pests and diseases are shown below. Where a pest / disease is underlined below, click on the link for much more detailed ... [... more]
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Rose - Disease and Pests
Healthy roses which are pruned correctly and correctly fed are less likely to suffer damage from pests and diseases. The first steps in disease prevention therefore are: Buy healthy roses from reputable suppliers Burn or dispose of all fallen ... [... more]
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