Pregnancy toxaemia is also referred to as ketosis and is a metabolic disorder commonly found in pregnant ewes, and may lead to weak lambs or even fatalities
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Pregancy Diseases | Pregnancy Toxemia
Pregnancy toxaemia is also referred to as ketosis and is a metabolic disorder commonly found in pregnant ewes, and may lead to weak lambs or even fatalities
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