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Managing Small Ruminant Dystocia
Dystocia, or difficult birth, is a concern for every livestock producer. A little preparation can help you feel prepared to handle even the most difficult of births on your farm. Once kidding or lambing has started, it is important to monitor for progress. Once a water bag is visible, feet should appear within 30 minutes. Once feet are visible, progress should continue with the first lamb or kid being delivered within an additional 15 to 30 minutes. If a ewe or doe has been p

Dr. Elsie
Jan 29


Small Ruminant Breeding Soundness Exams
Breeding soundness exams (BSE) before ram or buck turnout can prevent headaches and save money in the long run. There are many things...

Dr. Elsie
Jun 30, 2025


The Shepherd Magazine-Small Ruminant Testing
We are excited to be featured in an article and advertisement for the diagnostic testing services we now offer! The Shepherd is a premier...
apogeeanimalhealth
Apr 10, 2021


Which Iceberg is Sinking your Ship?
We're excited to announce we now offer in-house blood pregnancy and Johne's tests for all ruminants, and CL and CAE/OPP tests for...

Dr. Aaron
Mar 3, 2021
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