Chapter 68 Diseases of the Reproductive System Sheep and goats are seasonally polyestrous. Most are short-day breeders, although there are breeds that will cycle year-round. Normal gestation length is approximately…
Chapter 24 Diseases of the Urinary System THE FERRET Older ferrets may exhibit signs of renal failure, as do other animals. Urinary calculi, once common, are rarely seen because of…
Chapter 67 Diseases of the Nervous System Neurologic diseases are not common in sheep and goats, but they can be devastating to the animal and its owner. Many neurologic conditions…
Chapter 63 Diseases of the Eye As in other species, eye problems in sheep and goats should be considered an emergency. Eye conditions can deteriorate rapidly, and quick attention can…
Chapter 62 Diseases of the Endocrine System As in other species, the endocrine system of sheep and goats exerts some level of control over many metabolic processes. Fortunately, relatively few…
Chapter 60 Sheep and Goat Husbandry Although some may find it odd to include a section on sheep and goats in a book devoted to companion animals, more and more…
Chapter 36 Diseases of the Urogenital System The urinary system of the bird is composed of two kidneys located along the dorsal body wall, two ureters, and the cloaca. There…
Chapter 58 Diseases of the Respiratory System Respiratory diseases are a problem for horse owners because of their effect on animal performance. A slight respiratory problem may cause a small…
Chapter 59 Diseases of the Urinary System Primary urinary tract problems are rare in horses because of the pH of the urine, the sterility of the system, and the fact…
Chapter 57 Diseases That Affect the Neonate FAILURE OF PASSIVE TRANSFER Failure of passive transfer is a condition where a foal does not receive adequate amounts of immunoglobulins from the…
