Andrea Mongini

About

Dr. Andrea Mongini is partner at M&M Veterinary Practice, which she operates with her husband Dr. Craig Meadows. The practice specializes in dairy cattle, dairy goats, and dairy sheep with an emphasis on herd health, nutrition, and production management. Dr. Mongini has a master’s degree in nutrition and provides nutrition and management consultation to small ruminant dairy operations around the United States. She manages a goat dairy owned by Cypress Grove Creamery in addition to owning and operating Ewetopia Dairy, an East Friesian sheep dairy.

Topic: Small Ruminants

Hobby Animal

Saturday, June 10, 2023

2:00 PM-2:50 PM

Backyard Dairy Goat Management: Health, Nutrition, and Management Advice for the Small and Mixed Animal Practitioner

Many small and mixed practitioners are asked for recommendations related to backyard dairy goat breeders. This talk will cover common health concerns, basic nutrition recommendations, and good management practices related to raising dairy goats.

3:30 PM-4:20 PM

Are Goats Really Just Small Cows? Understanding Disease Similarities and Differences Between Goats, Sheep, and Cattle

Many veterinarians are hesitant to treat small ruminants due to a lack of knowledge related to common diseases and syndromes. While some are pets, some are for production purposes and the grey area can be hard to differentiate. Sheep and goats are food animals and should be treated as such. Veterinarians are generally well-respected and can influence producers through client education. This talk will cover common diseases and syndromes seen in small ruminant practice to help practitioners develop a better understanding of small ruminant medicine.

4:30 PM-5:20 PM

A Summary of Backyard Meat Goat Practice: What to Talk About While Pulling Kids

Dystocias are such a common reason for veterinary intervention that many herd health-related topics can be introduced during these calls. An emergency call often gets us out to a farm where little veterinary care has been provided. To help your clients better understand what you can offer them, you need to first have some knowledge of the type of client you are working with. This talk will explore the common problems and needs of small meat goat (Boer) clients.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

8:00 AM-8:50 AM

Successful Rearing of Kids and Lambs: Management and Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Health

Artificially raising kids and lambs is a common occurrence for small ruminant owners. Veterinarians are often asked for nutrition and care recommendations for artificial rearing. This talk will help practitioners to recognize the diseases commonly spread from dam to offspring via direct contact and raw milk/colostrum, distinguish the factors important for functional kid and lamb rearing, and determine the proper amount of milk and feed required for optimal kid and lamb rearing.

9:00 AM-9:50 AM

Down, Out, and Pregnant: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Pregnancy Toxemia Part 1

Pregnancy toxemia is arguably the most common gestational disorder that veterinarians deal with in small ruminant practice. Proper diagnosis and care of these patients early in the course of the syndrome has a large impact on case outcome. We will start with a basic review of pregnancy toxemia and how it is defined, then continue with diagnosis, treatment, and management of cases. Finally, preventative steps for herd mates and future pregnancies will be covered.

10:20 AM-11:10 AM

Down, Out, and Pregnant: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Pregnancy Toxemia Part 2

11:20 AM-12:10 PM

Copper and Goats: Managing Cases of Toxicity and Deficiency

Copper toxicity is a relatively common occurrence in small ruminant veterinary practice. As a practitioner, a proper diagnosis and assessment of the case are essential to patient outcome. From a herd health standpoint, evaluating the diet and locating the source of the toxicosis are equally important. Most cases of copper toxicosis are related to overfeeding mineral and copper. Backyard goat owners can experience copper toxicity when goats consume horse or chicken feeds, which are very high in copper. Internet goat lists and websites tout improved weight of gain and musculature as well as increased resistance to parasites by feeding high levels of copper. Client education is extremely important in cases of herd poisoning to avoid future losses. This talk will cover symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of copper toxicity and deficiency.