Diseases of the Eye
Chapter 14 Diseases of the Eye Melanie J. Boileau, Margi A. Gilmour Ocular Anatomy An understanding of the normal anatomy of the eye is essential for clinical recognition and accurate…
Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 5 Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System Christine B. Navarre, A.N. Baird, D.G. Pugh In the sheep or goat, the gastrointestinal system is arguably more prone to disease than any…
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chapter 9 Diseases of the Endocrine System Brian K. Whitlock, Elizabeth A. Coffman, D.G. Pugh The endocrine system is integral to normal growth, development, and reproduction. Endocrinopathies can range in…
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 11 Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System Laura K. Reilly, A.N. Baird, D.G. Pugh Examination of the Musculoskeletal System Sheep and goats are herd animals, which by their nature prefer…
Diseases of the Mammary Gland
Chapter 15 Diseases of the Mammary Gland Paul J. Plummer, Cassandra Plummer Growth in the small ruminant dairy industry is driving the need for more sheep and goat–specific research and…
Handling and Examining Sheep and Goats
Chapter 1 Handling and Examining Sheep and Goats Dusty W. Nagy, D.G. Pugh Physical Examination A complete physical examination is the foundation of all medical, surgical, and herd health maintenance…
Oral-Esophageal Diseases
Chapter 4 Oral-Esophageal Diseases A.N. Baird, Debra K. Baird Although pathologic oral-esophageal conditions make up a very small part of small ruminant practice, such conditions can be responsible for significant…
Internal Parasites
Chapter 6 Internal Parasites James E. Miller, Ray M. Kaplan, D.G. Pugh Internal parasitism of sheep and goats is the most significant medical problem affecting animal health and production throughout…
Anesthetic Management
Chapter 18 Anesthetic Management Hui-Chu Lin, Fred Caldwell, D.G. Pugh The veterinarian with cattle anesthetic experience will find both anatomic and physiologic similarity with sheep and goats. Physical restraint and…
Fluid Therapy and Nutritional Support
Chapter 3 Fluid Therapy and Nutritional Support Paul H. Walz, Debra Taylor Fluid therapy and nutritional support are basic treatments that can and often should be included in the management…
