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Differential diagnosis of common metabolic disorders of sheep
Author(s) -
Scott Phil
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.17.6.266
Subject(s) - hypocalcaemia , medicine , flock , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , differential diagnosis , pathology , veterinary medicine , calcium
THE common metabolic disorders of sheep include pregnancy toxaemia and hypocalcaemia. Hypomagnesaemia occurs much less often. As the morbidity rate of these disorders can be high, it is important to establish an early accurate diagnosis to implement therapy and, more importantly, institute preventive measures for the remainder of the flock at risk.