Pregnancy Toxemia in Ewes: A Review of Molecular Metabolic Mechanisms and Management Strategies
Pregnancy toxemia is a nutritional metabolic disease during late gestation in small ruminants. The condition is characterized by disorders in carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Obese and multiparous ewes are particularly susceptible to pregnancy toxemia, which may lead to maternal death, abortion, or...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Metabolites |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/2/149 |