Abstract
An unusual clinical presentation of rickets in nursing lambs is described. Two sets of twin nursing lambs were presented for enlarged joints and mild angular deformity. Rickets was suspected, based on radiographic evidence. Vitamin D deficiency was determined to be the cause, based on serum concentration and response to therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 841-844 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Canadian Veterinary Journal |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Oct 2004 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Veterinary