کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2458013 | 1554416 | 2008 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

Peri-parturient loss of a ewe is of particular financial significance to a farmer. Therefore, veterinary advise before lambing is crucial, in order to avoid such losses altogether. This paper can be used as a brief guide for peri-parturient losses in ewes. The most common causes of losses can be classified as follows; pre-partum: metabolic disorders (mainly pregnancy toxaemia or hypocalcaemia), septicaemia–toxaemia consequent to abortion, clostridial infections; during lambing: obstetrical problems (ringwomb, uterine or vaginal rupture) leading to genital traumas and haemorrhages; immediately post-partum: septicaemia–toxaemia consequent to acute metritis or mastitis, metabolic disorders (mainly hypocalcaemia), clostridial infections. A brief account of some of these conditions is presented. Finally, a guide to diagnosis of the cause of a loss is included.
Journal: Small Ruminant Research - Volume 76, Issues 1–2, April 2008, Pages 77–82