http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/browse-by-species/small-ruminant daily 1 2010-04-19T10:37:53Z http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/animal-health/case%20study.pdf A presentation of several case studies involving sheep nutrition, including cases of rickets and hypocalcemia (milk fever). No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/animal-health/Case%20study-AABP06.pdf A case study investigating an outbreak of pregnancy toxemia and secondary hypocalcemia. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/animal-health/large-animal-firstaid.pdf A basic overview of first aid for large animals, including what to have in a first aid kit, methods for treatment of animals, and tips for handling injured animals. No publisher admin ext: Beef ext: Dairy Cattle ext: Equine ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/animal-health/RUMEN%20DISEASE-VanSaun-NAVC07.pdf A breakdown of rumen disorders and diseases associated with ruminant nutrition. No publisher admin ext: Beef ext: Dairy Cattle ext: Nutrition ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/animal-health/vse-01-03.pdf A publication about use of over the counter and prescription drugs, as well as extra label use of drugs. No publisher admin ext: Beef ext: Dairy Cattle ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/animal-health/VSE-05-03.pdf An important look into immunization programs for young animals. This publication gives a brief overview of immunity, presents different types of vaccines and their efficacy, as well as external factors influencing infectious disease processes. No publisher admin ext: Beef ext: Dairy Cattle ext: Equine ext: Infectious Disease ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/presentations/FirstAid1.pdf The basics of planning for situations in which first aid will be necessary, and how to deal with minor animals emergencies. No publisher admin ext: Dairy Cattle ext: Equine ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/presentations/PR-Goat-internal-parasites-VanSaun.pdf A presentation outlining the life cycles of common internal parasites, diagnosis techniques, and prevention and treatment options in the goat. No publisher admin ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/presentations/PR-Goat-nutr-udder-health-VanSaun.pdf A look at mastitis in goats and how a high quality nutrition program can curb the effects of mastitis. No publisher admin ext: Mastitis ext: Nutrition ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/dairy-cow-nutrition/discriminatingrumen.pdf A look at the rumen environment and how feeding practices can be used to maximize rumen efficiency and production. No publisher admin ext: Beef ext: Camelid ext: Dairy Cattle ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/Copper-Nutrition-in-Camelids-Part-1-May08.pdf The first part of the lamalink article on copper nutrition in South American Camelids. No publisher admin ext: Camelid ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/Copper-Nutrition-in-Camelids-Part-2-Jun08.pdf The second and final part of the lamalink article on copper nutrition in llamas and alpacas. No publisher admin ext: Camelid ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/pregnant%20ewe.pdf A publication outlining proper nutrition protocols for all stages of gestation in the sheep. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/SAC%20Nutr%20Req.pdf An in-depth look at energy, protein, vitamin and mineral requirements for llamas and alpacas; this publication provides models for these nutritional requirements based on a camelid's state of production. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/SAC-nutr-diseases.pdf A better look into llama and alpaca nutrition including requirements for specific vitamins and minerals along with associated diseases. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/Sm%20Rum%20nutr%20disease.pdf An informative publication about specific nutritional diseases prevalent among small ruminants associated with nutrient toxicities or deficiencies. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/SmRum%20Transition-VanSaunNEVMA.pdf This publication explains the importance of nutrition during pregnancy along with its effects on metabolic disease and reproductive success. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/SRTransition.pdf This publication highlights the importance of nutrition during pregnancy because of its effects on reproductive success and risk for periparturient diseases. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/Copper%20Nutrition-Van%20Saun.pdf A publication that explains the biological and metabolic importance of copper, diseases associated with deficiency or toxicity, and feed requirements. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/feeding%20for%20two.pdf A publication aimed towards informing veterinarians about the symbiotic relationship between rumen bacteria and a ewe and how this affects what feeds should be used for the maximal production efficiency. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant ext:Sheep/Goats File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/Hepatic%20Lipidosis.pdf A brief look into the pathogenicity and prevalence of hepatic lipidosis among camelids. No publisher admin ext: Small Ruminant ext: diagnostics File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/Hepatic%20Lipidosis-AAA06.pdf This brief publication covers the incidence of hepatic lipidosis and a few possible solutions. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/Hepatic-Lipidosis-Part-2-Aug07.pdf This followup publication about hepatic lipidosis explains treatment for an afflicted animal and offers feeding management methods to lower the risk for this disease. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/HepLipidosis-Part1-Jul07.pdf This publication explains hepatic lipidosis including its causes, how to diagnose it early, and methods for treatment and prevention. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant ext: diagnostics File http://vbs.psu.edu/extension/resources/pdf/small-ruminant/How-Well-Are-They-Growing-Apr08.pdf This publication describes camelid growth, growth requirements, and growth curves. It also asks readers to submit growth data for their own camelid(s), so it explains proper data collection. No publisher admin ext: Nutrition ext: Small Ruminant File