Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnancy Toxemia in Sheep and Goats.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Mongini, Andrea & Van Saun, Robert J
- Affiliation:
- M&M Veterinary Practice · United States
Abstract
Pregnancy toxemia is a common metabolic disease of late pregnant ewes and does, which potentially has devastating impacts on health and performance. This metabolic syndrome is not only one of over conditioned animals but is more typically associated with inadequate energy intake to support pregnancy requirements leading to body protein and fat mobilization. Blood chemistries provide insight into diagnosis and possibly may predict responsiveness to treatment and outcome. Early recognition of the disease with appropriate intervention is the best approach to minimizing the impact of this disease in the sheep flock or goat herd.
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