Christopher J Lewis
Christopher J Lewis
Clostridia cause many different diseases, all characterized by sudden death, most occurring worldwide. Diseases caused by clostridia can be divided into 4 groups: those affecting the alimentary system (the enterotoxemias), those affecting t...
Vasia S Mavrogianni,Paula I Menzies,Ilektra A Fragkou et al.
Vasia S Mavrogianni et al.
This article indicates the principles for treatment of mastitis in ewes/does and explains the reasons why treatment may occasionally fail. It presents the principles for administration of antimicrobial agents at drying off of the animals. F...
Treatment and control of peri-parturient metabolic diseases: pregnancy toxemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia [0.03%]
围产期代谢病的治疗与防控：妊娠毒血症、低钙血症、低镁血症
Christos Brozos,Vasia S Mavrogianni,George C Fthenakis
Christos Brozos
The paper reviews treatment and control of pregnancy toxaemia, hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesaemia, the important peri-parturient diseases of small ruminants. Treatment of pregnancy toxemia benefits from early instigation, ie, upon timely diagno...
Control and eradication of Brucella melitensis infection in sheep and goats [0.03%]
绵羊和山羊中布鲁氏菌病的控制与根除措施研究进展
José M Blasco,Baldomero Molina-Flores
José M Blasco
Brucella melitensis is the main etiological agent of brucellosis in sheep and goats, and is also the main agent responsible for human brucellosis, a predominantly occupational disease related to professions in direct contact with livestock....
Paula I Menzies
Paula I Menzies
This article summarizes control measures for the most common causes of abortion in North America, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Europe. When dealing with an abortion outbreak in a flock or herd, diagnostic investigation is critical t...
José A Abecia,Fernando Forcada,Antonio González-Bulnes
José A Abecia
Small ruminant species such as sheep and goats are short-day breeders, which is a crucial factor affecting the offer of lambs and kids throughout the year. An appropriate management of reproduction allows ewes and does to breed in the sprin...
Anne L Ridler,David M West
Anne L Ridler
Approach to control of Brucella ovis would vary in different countries and areas depending on farm and flock characteristics and economic factors. Eradication by a test-and-slaughter approach is the most desirable option in areas where it i...
Apostolos D Galatos
Apostolos D Galatos
Physical or chemical restraint, with or without local anesthesia, has been extensively used to perform diagnostic or minor surgical procedures in small ruminants. However, anesthetic and analgesic techniques are required when specific diagn...
Elisa M Ermilio,Mary C Smith
Elisa M Ermilio
The emergency treatment of small ruminant patients can be overwhelming for clinicians with limited experience with these species. This article outlines the diseases most frequently encountered in veterinary practice. Each section discusses ...
Lisa C Scott,Paula I Menzies
Lisa C Scott
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognized as an emerging issue in the practice of veterinary medicine. Although little surveillance and research has been completed on the prevalence of AMR and associated risk factors in small ruminants, ...