From visual investigation of archaeological sheep remains, is it possible to determine if the specific individual had any diseases? or died from any diseases? In the historical record, what is the first date for the recognition and description of livestock diseases? Can anyone recommend a summary publication that would cover this topic, either just for sheep and goats or for livestock in general? thank you, sj --- Suzanne Jamison HC 68, Box 79-S Gila Hot Springs Silver City, NM 88061 575-536-9339 [log in to unmask] "The map is not the terrain. The externalized extension is often confused with the underlying process." Edward T. Hall