Small ruminants for cow guys and gals

Sheep and goat ownership has been on the increase for several years and shows no signs of slowing down. Many practicing ru­ral veterinarians are often comfortable with cattle, but may be less so with small ruminants. With a foundational knowledge of bovine anatomy, physiology and common disease processes, developing an expertise in small ruminants is possible after learning some key differences. Small ruminant medicine and surgery can be very rewarding and is an important potential growth area for many practices.