Diseases of the Reproductive System

Chapter 22 Diseases of the Reproductive System



THE FERRET



Estrogen Toxicosis


Estrogen toxicosis is perhaps the most well-known disease affecting the reproductive tract in ferrets. Because ferrets experience induced ovulation, estrous ferrets may maintain increased estrogen levels for long periods if not bred. Today this disease has almost been eliminated due to ovariohysterectomies performed before the female ferret reaches maturity.







Aug 31, 2016 | Posted by in GENERAL | Comments Off on Diseases of the Reproductive System

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