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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Abortion is the '''expulsion before full term of a foetus''' which is incapable of independent life. Gestation length in ewes is usually 147 days but breed differences mean that it can vary from 140 to 150 days.

Abortion is the '''expulsion before full term of a foetus''' which is incapable of independent life. Gestation length in ewes is usually 147 days but breed differences mean that it can vary from 140 to 150 days.

The stage during gestation at which abortion takes place does not usually guide to a specific cause, but can sometimes guide to the timing of infection and nutritional stress.

The stage during gestation at which abortion takes place does not usually guide to a specific cause, but can sometimes guide to the timing of infection and nutritional stress.

Gross pathology is often unhelpful except in cases of [[Enzootic Abortion - Sheep|enzootic abortion of ewes]] and [[Toxoplasmosis - Sheep|toxoplasmosis]].

Gross pathology is often unhelpful except in cases of [[Enzootic Abortion of Ewes|enzootic abortion of ewes]] and [[Toxoplasmosis - Sheep|toxoplasmosis]].

==Causes of Abortion==

==Causes of Abortion==

'''Good hygiene and biosecurity''' should be maintained to avoid zoonotic disease.

'''Good hygiene and biosecurity''' should be maintained to avoid zoonotic disease.

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Sheep]]

[[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Sheep]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Farm Animal]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Farm Animal]]