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Subacute Rumen Acidosis in Greek Dairy Sheep: Prevalence, Impact and Colorimetry Management.
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- Comprehensive improvement of induced ruminal acidosis in lambs: targeted microencapsulated essential oils and marine algae restore rumen function, systemic health, immunity, and welfare.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Subacute ruminal acidosis in cattle: A critical review of clinical management.Veterinary research communications · 2025Review
- Flaws in Estrus Synchronization Protocols Increase Vaginal Prolapse and Hydrometra Risk in Sheep.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Associations Between Non-Steroidal and Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use, Welfare, and Milk Production in Dairy Sheep: A Multivariate Study.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
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Abstract
Subacute rumen acidosis (SARA) is a current issue in intensive livestock farming, and it is particularly associated with feeding high-concentrate diets. This study investigated the prevalence and impact of SARA in forty-two Greek dairy sheep flocks by recording rumen pH, milk composition, and milk yield over a period of nine months. Moreover, it explored the use of computerized rumen colorimetry as a management and diagnostic tool for SARA in dairy sheep. In culled ewes, computerized rumen mucosal colorimetry was applied, and rumen wall samples taken for histological examination. SARA cases were identified in 19 farms (45%,
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