Javaid Ahmad Baba, Mubashir Ali Rather and Khalid Bashir

Urea poisoning is a significant concern in sheep production, particularly when animals are exposed to high levels of urea without proper adaptation. An outbreak of urea toxicity occurred in a flock of sheep that were fed a pelleted feed containing high levels of urea (9.67%), which contributed 20.98% to an overall crude protein content of 45.94. The feed analysis revealed significant deviations from normal ranges, including high dry matter (94.89%), crude protein (45.94%), crude fat (5.51%), total ash (22.53%), acid-insoluble ash (4.81%), and silica (4.67%) content. Clinical signs included bloat, frothy salivation, and excessive urination. Postmortem examination revealed severe pathological changes, including pulmonary edema and hemorrhages on the epicardium and endocardium. This case highlights the importance of careful feed formulation, balancing proximate principles, and gradual introduction to prevent urea toxicity in small ruminants.

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