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Control of Paratuberculosis in Small Ruminants

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2011
The clinical presentation of paratuberculosis in small ruminants is unthriftiness (poor body condition); severe diarrhea is not a common clinical sign. In the USA, goats are primarily infected with bovine strains of paratuberculosis and sheep are primarily infected with ovine strains.
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Investigating abortions in small ruminants

Veterinary Record, 2020
This focus article was prepared by Amanda Carson and colleagues of the APHA Small Ruminant Expert Group.
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Mastitis Therapy in Small Ruminants

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
Small ruminant dairy production varies significantly from bovine production in physiology, milk composition, production scale, processing of products, and availability of labeled mastitis treatments, all of which may impact therapeutic decision-making. Extra-label drug use considerations, including extended withdrawal interval recommendations, must be ...
Michelle P, Buckley, Kristen P, Hayman
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Coccidiosis in Large and Small Ruminants

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2018
Coccidiosis is an important parasitic disease of young ruminant livestock caused by the protozoan parasite of the genus Eimeria. Infection with Eimeria can lead to subclinical production losses and clinical disease. The most common clinical sign is diarrhea.
Sarah Tammy Nicole, Keeton, Christine B, Navarre   +1 more
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Chlamydial Infections in Small Ruminants

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2001
Chlamydophila abortus (formerly Chlamydia psittaci) is one of the most important causes of reproductive failure in sheep and goats, especially in intensively managed flocks. The disease is usually manifested as abortion in the last 2 to 3 weeks of gestation, regardless of when the animal was infected.
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Small Ruminant Practice

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2021
Michelle Anne, Kutzler, Cindy, Wolf
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Mycoplasma Infections in Small Ruminants

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2001
Mycoplasmas have complex mechanisms of antigenic variation that allow them to evade the immune system. These organisms cause a variety of clinical syndromes that can have a significant economic effect on small ruminant production. The syndromes range from acute septicemia and death to chronic infection resulting in decreased production. Recent research
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Caseous Lymphadenitis in Small Ruminants

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2001
Caseous lymphadenitis is a contagious bacterial disease that affects sheep and goats. It is characterized by abscess formation in the skin, internal and external lymph nodes, and internal organs. The causative agent is Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.
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Small Ruminants

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2021
Michelle Anne Kutzler, Cindy Wolf
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Small Ruminants for Technicians

American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings, 2010
Goats and sheep have traditionally been production animals and continue to provide meat, milk, and clothing worldwide. However, the pet sheep and especially the pet goat have become much more common than even 10 years ago. Basic husbandry, handling, and common diseases of goats and sheep are discussed.
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