Diseases of Small Ruminants

Dear Colleagues,

In small ruminants (sheep, goats), diseases and health problems contribute to reduced production, meat, milk, and wool, thus entailing various adverse financial impacts. Further, they also affect animal welfare and can potentially raise significant public health issues.

Small ruminant health management is a recognized veterinary specialty, which includes husbandry, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and reproductive management, as they relate to the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, prevention, and control of diseases, directly or indirectly affecting small ruminants.

Research and clinical work in the field of small ruminant health management and diseases contribute to scientific progress and innovation, aiming to minimize risks and losses, optimize production, and improve small ruminant welfare.

This Topic Collection will cover all aspects of small ruminant diseases and health management, including but not limited to welfare, husbandry, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and control aspects. Papers dealing with the topic in a ‘One Health’ approach are particularly welcome. The collection will include systematic and opinionated reviews, as well as original manuscripts describing field, laboratory, or animal experimental work. Clinical reports are also welcome if they present original problems.

Dr. Ilektra A. Fragkou
Collection Editor

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