Evaluating the Thin Small Ruminant
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چکیده
The overly thin sheep or goat is a common presentation for veterinary intervention, either as the client’s chief complaint or a finding during other herd work. Poor body condition is a non-specific sign caused by a wide variety of underlying pathophysiologic processes. Definitive diagnosis and successful treatment or herd interventions will be facilitated by using a step-wise, problem-based approach.
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