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Abstract
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Deaths associated with the dipping of sheep are not uncommon in New Zealand. Sporadic losses have been reported from time to time but, until recently, the number of deaths has not been high. In view of the fact that wastage has been occurring in this manner over a long period, there is a surprising lack of reference to these deaths in published literature. Dayus (Citation1937) reported that the majority of deaths are caused through aspiration of the dipping fluid which sets up acute broncho-pneumonia. He then described deaths due to Clostridium septicum (Vibrion septique) infection present in a fouled dip-bath. Other references appear to be confined to arsenical poisoning. In New Zealand, the majority of deaths are associated with pneumonia. There are indications that these cases are occurring more frequently and that losses have been more severe, particularly in the last few years.