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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.
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| 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.
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| 10:20 AM-11:10 AM |
Down, Out, and Pregnant: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Pregnancy Toxemia Part 2
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.
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| 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.
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