Ruminant Abortions: What is Your Differential?

The ACVPM exam is over, and you decide to reward your hard work with a relaxing night out.  While at supper, you are drawn into a nearby conversation with fellow ACVPM candidates discussing a recent outbreak of abortions in local sheep and goats back home in Kenya.  Some sick calves have been noted in these areas as well.  A couple herdsmen have mentioned having “the flu” shortly after these outbreaks began.