Bayne Jenna E, Waters Katelyn M
Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA; JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1500 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA; JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1500 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2025 Mar;41(1):71-82. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2024.11.009. Epub 2024 Dec 30.
Infectious reproductive diseases pose a significant economic threat to sheep and goat operations. Maintaining records, a defined breeding season, and recognizing deviations from normal are crucial to herd health programs. Signs of suboptimal fertility, such as repeat breeding, unexpected open females, and abnormal gestational distributions, warrant further investigation. Important causes of infectious abortion discussed include chlamydiosis (enzootic abortion), coxiellosis, campylobacteriosis, toxoplasmosis, and brucellosis. Given the potential zoonotic nature of abortion in small ruminants, producer education is imperative. Implementing the sound biosecurity practices is critical for reducing the introduction of reproductive pathogens and enhancing the overall health of flocks and herds.
传染性生殖疾病对绵羊和山羊养殖构成重大经济威胁。保持记录、确定繁殖季节以及识别与正常情况的偏差对畜群健康计划至关重要。生育力欠佳的迹象，如反复配种、意外空怀母羊和异常的妊娠分布，都需要进一步调查。讨论的传染性流产的重要病因包括衣原体病（地方性流产）、柯克斯体病、弯曲杆菌病、弓形虫病和布鲁氏菌病。鉴于小反刍动物流产可能具有人畜共患的性质，对养殖者进行教育势在必行。实施完善的生物安全措施对于减少生殖病原体的引入和提高畜群整体健康至关重要。
