ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS OF SMALL RUMINANTS - LLAMA, SHEEP, GOAT, AND DEER

Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the foot, infectious arthritis, angular limb deformities, patellar luxation, tendon contracture and i njuries, and fractures encountered in sheep, goats, llamas, and deer a re reviewed. These species share similar orthopedic problems to cattle , but management conditions, particularly for pet animals, may place s pecial demands on the veterinarian treating these disease conditions. The mild temperament and relatively small body size of these animals m ake them excellent candidates for treatment of orthopedic problems oft en not amenable to practical treatment in larger or more fractious ani mals.