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Prevalence of Abortifacient Disorders in Small Ruminants: a Comprehensive Review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Abortifacient disorders in small ruminants present a serious problem for livestock farmers, leading to financial losses and lower production rates. This review examines both infectious and non-infectious factors that cause abortions in goats (Capra hircus) and sheep (Ovis aries), which are crucial animals in rural farming practices. Infectious causes, such as bacteria (Brucella melitensis, Chlamydia abortus, Coxiella burnetii), viruses (bluetongue, border disease), and parasites (Toxoplasma gondii), are major factors in reproductive health problems, resulting in considerable livestock losses. Additionally, non-infectious factors like poor nutrition, toxins, and genetic issues also contribute to these reproductive challenges. Diagnosing the causes of abortion often requires complex testing of tissue samples, emphasizing the importance of advanced diagnostic tools. Preventing these disorders through vaccinations, better management practices, and health programs is key to minimizing their impact. This is particularly important in countries such as Pakistan, where small ruminants are essential to sustaining the agricultural economy.

Source: Journal of Bioresource Management

DOI: 10.35691/jbm.4202.0063

Authors: Abdul Saboor, Qudratullah Kalwar, Muhammad Mohsen Rahimoon, Hubdar Ali Kolachi, Sajad Ali Laghari, Asmatullah Kaka, Rafique Ahmed, Fayaz Hussain, Taj Muhammad, Atthar Uddin

Institutions: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Physiology in Livestock

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7042605236

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