Diagnosing weight loss in sheep: A practical approach

Authors
Gnad, DP Van Metre, DC Angelos, SM Spaeth, C
Citation
Dp. Gnad et al., Diagnosing weight loss in sheep: A practical approach, COMP CONT E, 22(1), 2000, pp. S16-S23
Citations number
39
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN
ISSN journal
01931903 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
S16 - S23
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(200001)22:1<S16:DWLISA>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
A variety of management errors, nutritional problems, and infectious diseas es may result in weight loss in sheep. When initiating an investigation of weight loss in a single sheep or a flock, practitioners may become frustrat ed when confronted with the wide range of diagnostic differentials. This ar ticle describes important considerations for diagnostic investigation of ov ine weight loss and briefly reviews the differential diagnosis for this pro blem. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic testing, treatment, and prevention o r control.