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==Description==

==Description==

A disease affecting ewes during the last few weeks of gestation.  Mainly affects twin or multiple bearing ewes. The condition occurs when the ewe does not recieve an adequate energy supply during a time when the rapidly growing foetuses drain carbohydrate stores. This results in a sub-clinical ketosis which can quickly progress to a clinical pregnancy toxaemia. It is a serious condition which can be fatal and most frequently affects lowland flocks.

A disease affecting ewes during the last few weeks of gestation.  Mainly affects twin or multiple bearing ewes. The condition occurs when the ewe does not recieve an adequate energy supply during a time when the rapidly growing foetuses drain carbohydrate stores. This results in a sub-clinical ketosis which can quickly progress to a clinical pregnancy toxaemia. It is a serious condition which can be fatal and most frequently affects lowland flocks.

Very similar to [[Ketosis of Cattle|ketosis in cows]].

Very similar to [[Ketosis of Cattle|ketosis in cows]].