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Resynchronization protocols have been studied and successfully performed in cattle since the beginning of the century (Bartolome et al., 2005; Sani et al., 2011; Stevenson et al., 2003). With variations in timing and procedures, such protocols are primarily used to reduce the calving interval by inducing more synchronic ovulations during the breeding season. Hence, early resynchronization protocols are being studied to allow fixed time artificial insemination (FTAI) at intervals similar to the natural oestrous cycle (Palhão et al., 2020; Pugliesi et al., 2019), for which a new progesterone (P4) device should be inserted before the pregnancy diagnosis. The corpus luteum (CL) is a temporary endocrine gland of high importance in the maintenance of pregnancy, especially for goats, since ewes and cows can sustain late pregnancy without it (Casida

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This study aimed to describe an outbreak of abomasal bloat in kid goats and its clinical, pathological, microbiological, molecular, and epidemiological characteristics. In the kidding season, increased mortality of kid goats with a history of abdominal bloating, dullness, and death was reported. Clinical examinations were carried out, and biological samples from necropsied kids (n = 11) were collected for pathological, microbiological, and molecular diagnosis. Likewise, an epidemiological survey was carried out in order to verify possible associated factors related to the disorder. A therapeutic protocol was also implemented. The main necropsy findings were dehydration, pale mucosa, ascites, abomasal and intestinal meteorism and congestion, emphysematous abomasitis, and cranial areas of lung consolidation. Through staining techniques for cytological evaluations of the abomasum, it was possible to identify Gram positive bacteria, coccoid, with a cuboid shape suggestive of Clostridium ventriculi, Gram positive bacilli suggestive of Clostridium perfringens and ovoid basophilic yeasts compatible with Saccharomyces cerevisiae. By anaerobic culture and molecular tests, C. ventriculi and C. perfringens type A were confirmed. The main histopathological findings were cholangiohepatitis, nephrosis, emphysematous abomasitis, hyalinization of the gastric and intestinal walls, gastroenteritis, intestinal thromboembolism, pulmonary edema, and non-purulent pneumonia, overall suggesting a systemic enterotoxemia picture. The early detection of sick kids and quick initiation of treatment were the primary determinants of the prognosis of each case. There was a final mortality rate of 24.4% (20/82), and the agents C. perfringens type A and C. ventriculi were identified as the main ones involved, with the possible participation of S. cerevisiae. Among the possible associated factors, the erroneous use of the milk replacer associated with inadequate kid management was verified. Among the prophylactic measures, hygiene care, proper use of milk replacer, vaccination plan containing C. perfringens alpha toxoid associated with a good colostrum management were suggested. Outbreak of abomasal bloat in goat kids due to Clostridium ventriculi and Clostridium perfringens type A in Brazil Outbreak of abomasal bloat in goat kids