Enterotoxemia in Sheep and Goats Guy Sheppard DVM and Randi Gold VMD, PhD, DACVP Enterotoxemia, commonly called “overeating disease”, is a common problem in sheep and goats, especially in animals under a year of age. The disease occurs in … [Read more...] about Enterotoxemia in sheep and goats
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Pathologic diagnosis of coccidiosis in goats
Pathologic diagnosis of coccidiosis in goats Kellie Richardson and Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Coccidia are single-celled parasites that are common in many species, including goats. Diagnosis of coccidiosis is most commonly achieved through … [Read more...] about Pathologic diagnosis of coccidiosis in goats
Copper Toxicity in Show Animals
Copper Toxicity in Show Animals Guy Sheppard, DVM In reflecting upon yet another major livestock show season in Texas, it is important to keep in mind the possibility of copper toxicity, particularly in sheep and goats. Sheep are particularly … [Read more...] about Copper Toxicity in Show Animals
Multiple goats diagnosed with senna plant toxicosis
Multiple goats diagnosed with senna plant toxicosis By Cat Barr, PhD, DABT, Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, Barbara Lewis, DVM, MS, DACVP, and Travis Mays, MS In late March of this year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Multiple goats diagnosed with senna plant toxicosis
Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL
Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL By Andrés de la Concha-Bermejillo, DVM, PhD With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness … [Read more...] about Q fever abortion diagnosed at TVMDL
FAQs on G6S diagnostic testing
Questions about genetic testing your goat herd? The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) can answer questions regarding our diagnostic test. Q: What is G6S, and why should I test for it? Caprine … [Read more...] about FAQs on G6S diagnostic testing
