Anemia and icterus in 2 mixed-breed sheep.
Gajanayaka V, Samuelson JP, Marshall T, Rosser MF · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 18 March 2026
Systematic diagnostic approach essential for managing concurrent anemia and icterus in sheep.
This case series describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and management of anemia and icterus in two mixed-breed sheep. The cases illustrate the differential diagnostic approach to concurrent anemia and hyperbilirubinemia in ovine patients. Clinical examination, hematologic analysis, and biochemical profiling were utilized to establish diagnoses and guide therapeutic interventions. The report emphasizes the importance of systematic evaluation in sheep presenting with these clinical signs, including consideration of hemolytic disease, hepatic dysfunction, and biliary obstruction. Treatment protocols and monitoring strategies are detailed for each case, with discussion of prognostic factors affecting outcomes. This case report provides valuable insights into the recognition and management of complex metabolic and hematologic disorders in sheep, contributing to the body of knowledge regarding ovine internal medicine and clinical pathology.
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