Enzootic ataxia is a medical disorder that affects the nervous system of sheep and goats. It is also known as copper deficiency myelopathy, swayback, or nutritional ataxia. This condition is caused due to a deficiency of copper in the diet of these animals. The symptoms of enzootic ataxia include difficulty in walking, uncoordinated movements, and tremors. There are various synonyms for enzootic ataxia such as nutritional ataxia, copper deficiency myelopathy, swayback disease, enzootic myelopathy, and hereditary ataxia. It is important to detect and treat this condition early to avoid severe consequences. Adequate copper supplementation in the diet can prevent enzootic ataxia in animals.