Table of Contents

Contributors ix

Preface xi

Editor’s Acknowledgements xiii

1 General Approach to Fetal and Neonatal Loss 1
R. Flint Taylor and Bradley L. Njaa

2 Disorders of Cattle 13
Mark L. Anderson

3 Disorders of Sheep and Goats 49
Robert B. Moeller Jr.

4 Disorders of Pigs 89
Michael J. Yaeger

5 Disorders of Horses 147
Neil M. Williams

6 Disorders of Dogs and Cats 173
Claus D. Buergelt

7 Disorders of Nondomestic Mammals 201
Bruce A. Rideout

Appendix A Gestational Age Estimation Based on Fetal Measures and Phenotypic Characteristics 221

Appendix B Summary Tables of Diagnostic Tests for Infectious Causes of Abortion and Neonatal Loss 225

Index 233

About the Author

Bradley L. Njaa, BSc, DVM, MVSc, DACVP is Associate Professor of Pathology, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Reviews

The fourth updated edition of Kirkbridge's Diagnosis ofAbortion and Neonatal Loss in Animals is a winning reference fordetermining the causes of abortion and neonatal loss in cattle,small and exotic mammals, and is a 'must' for any practicing vetand many a collection catering to veterinary students Highly recommended as a 'staple' for any practicing vet'scollection!). (California Bookwatch, 1 July2012) This fourth edition clearly enhances the previousexcellent efforts of the late Dr. Kirkbride. The authors havecollaborated to produce an excellent, easy-to-read reference onreproductive disorders. (Doody s, 7September 2012)