Uterine parasites: A clinician’s guide to pregnancy toxemia

Abstract

Pregnancy toxemia in late gestation small ruminants is a com­mon condition presented to large animal practitioners. The goal of this talk will be to review the current pathophysiology and therapy plans in varying circumstances in an ambula­tory setting. Identifying risk factors and negative prognostic considerations needed to implement valuable therapeutic and preventative plans is critical. Following this presentation, the practitioner will be able to diagnosis and implement supportive therapy for pregnancy toxemia, identify risk factors and nega­tive prognostic indicators, and design preventive plans for a small ruminant herd.