Abstract

CAL-PEREYRA, Luis et al. Ewe pregnancy toxemia: Review. Rev. mex. de cienc. pecuarias [online]. 2012, vol.3, n.2, pp.247-264. ISSN 2448-6698.

In this work a comprehensive review of ewe pregnancy toxemia is presented. Different thematic sections were considered, for a better understanding of the predisposing factors involved, their pathophysiology, clinical signs, post mortem findings, and the diagnosis. Finally, an analysis of current therapy of the disease is presented.

Keywords : Sheep; Pregnancy toxemia; Ketone bodies; Glycaemia; Hepatic steatosis; Phathogenesis.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )