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**4.6. Cancer symptomatic support prescribed by a professional**

decrease the suffering of animals in many situations.

investments resulting from the necessary support.

**5. Conclusions**

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restrictions.

Animals with a high zootechnic value or pets may demand treatment for an eventual incidence of neoplasia. All goats and sheep can have their neoplastic processes treated with ultradilution medicines; however the investment in this kind of treatment according to the activity regarding the animals may present a low cost-benefit due to investments. Besides that, the malignant neoplasia cases are considered incurable diseases and hard to be controlled, thus they will demand a different attention from the specialized veterinarian because it might require frequent follow-ups. Though, for animals with high zootechnical value, this reality can be feasible, because they are generally used for the collection of embryos, participation in expositions, storage of the genetic material *in vitro* of breeds and lineage at risk or little preserved, of high interest in terms of genetic material. Besides that, caprine and ovine taken as pets may have the desired treatment by personal interest due to emotional involvement factors, either in a family nucleus or in an institutional environment with specific interests. The cases of neoplasia must be followed-up by a qualified professional, and the ultra-diluted medications can increase the life quality, modulate the evolution of the tumoral processes and

There are specific protocols committed with the treatment of neoplasia, however all of them must be supervised by an experienced professional in the field of neoplasia and ultra-diluted medications. Generally, there will be a reference persona round experienced in the use of those tools. Examples of used medications are some potencies of Iscador® (mistletoe or *Viscum album*) [18], treatment with the repertorization of neoplasia, biotherapeutic of neoplasia, self-organization factors of the Biofield in a differentiated way [19]. The protocols can be used in combination with conventional treatments. The treatment of an animal with neoplasia may need a multidisciplinary team, attention and full-time dedication, as well as the referred

The treatment of goats and sheep with ultra-diluted medicines is applicable and recommended for any activity regarding these species. People who consume and use animal products wish a reduction in the exposure to residues of any kind, and the treatments with ultra dilutions specially contemplate this demand. The breeders of goats and sheep that wish to improve and prevent diseases, with an increase in the life quality of the animals, regardless of the size of the herd, can use ultra-diluted medicines. The usage of ultra-diluted medicines for goats and sheeps may depend on a follow-up by a specialized professional (homeopathic veterinarian) according to the demand. Opinions and researches coordinated and guided by at least one experienced and qualified professional in the team in the use of ultra-diluted medicines may be considered with special regard. Promotional and research material done by people without a proper formation in this field must be considered with The author has no conflict of interest to declare.
