Category: Veterinary Care

Rabbits:Breeds,Management&Disease Control

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Introduction Did you know that rabbits, with their big eyes positioned at the sides of their heads, are equipped with excellent senses, particularly in hearing and smelling? It’s no wonder they have evolved to be highly alert creatures, whether they’re awake or sleeping. In the wild, they must remain vigilant against a multitude of predators eager for rabbit meat. Interestingly, rabbits possess a unique visual field that allows them to see 360 degrees around them and even in the air. However, their eyesight isn’t as effective in bright sunlight, which…

Mange in Dogs,Meaning, Treatment and Prevention

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Mange is a skin disease that affects mammals caused by microscopic mites that burrow into skin Mange, skin disease of animals caused by mite infestations, characterized by inflammation, itching, thickening of the skin, and hair loss. The most severe form of mange is caused by varieties of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which also causes human scabies. Some form of mange is known in all domestic animals, although many varieties of mange mites infest only one species. They are transmitted between animals by direct contact and by objects that have been in contact with infested animals. Most forms of mange are treatable…

The best dairy cow stall/Housing

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Cow Shed This is a place for cows to rest and sleep at night. Each cow has its place in the resting area, it is called . Metals must be covered and the roof is made of corrugated iron, grass or thatch. The roof must be high enough so that it cannot be eaten by cows if it is made of grass or hay is stored under it. The rooms must be built in such a way that the cow remains clean all the time. Cow shed interior Clean the…

Mastitis prevention control and Treatment

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What is mastitis in cattle? Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland or udder. Mastitis in dairy cows is caused by udder infections, usually resulting from bacteria introduced either during the milking process or from environmental contact. What antibiotics are used to treat mastitis in cows? The drugs considered include the more common penicillins, aminoglycosides and macrolides; oxytetracyline, chloramphenicol, trimethoprim, and several sulphonamides. The success of systemic therapy against mastitis depends to a large extent on the concentration of antibacterial drug achieved at foci of infection. What is the best treatment for mastitis in cows?Treatment approachStripping (hand milking) out the infected milk…

Cattle diseases I Mshindo Media

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Dear farmer and breeder, today I would like to inform and remind each other about some cattle diseases. Today we will look at and discuss one of the two diseases CATTLE WORMS. Worm disease causes losses to cattle breeders. Research shows that many cattle are affected by the worms and reduce production. In addition, research shows that the problem of worms in cattle is widespread . (i) SPECIES OF WORMS. Worms that affect cattle are divided into different groups as follows; Liver flukes. Worms that end up in the lungs…

Salmonellosis in Poultry I Mshindo Media

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Signs, causes, treatment and prevention of Salmonella infection in chickens and other avian species Salmonella is an enteric pathogen that can infect almost all animals, including humans. Salmonellosis in poultry is caused by Gram-negative bacteria from the genus Salmonella. There are only two species in this genus, enterica and bongori (Lin-Hui and Cheng-Hsun, 2007), but almost 2,700 serotypes (serovars), of which around 10% have been isolated from birds.   In general, most serotypes of Salmonella can infect several animal species (Gast, 2008), such as Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis.  Food safety and Salmonella in poultry  Food safety is a key topic when it…

Feeding Guides for Broiler Chickens

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How much water do your chicks need? Make sure your chicken always have water. Without enough water they will not grow well. For each 1 g of feed, your chicks need 2 g of water. For the first 3-5 days, add to the water:      Clean the drinkers every day.  Feeding guide for your broilers In order to have a healthy and strong flock of broilers, make sure you follow this feeding guide using Unga Farmcare EA feeds: Change feed slowly: When chicks are out of the brooder, remove feeding trays. Hang the feeders from…

Poultry Farming

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Introduction to Animal Husbandry If we talk about agriculture, animal husbandry has its own importance for raising livestock in a scientific way i.e by giving a proper environment to the cattle. In such an environment, cattle remain disease-free and healthy from both inside and out. Animal husbandry is considered important as this process allows us to increase livestock production to cover up the demands of human beings tremendously increasing in population. As due to the increase in population demands of egg, meat, milk is also increasing day by day, so…

Diseases affecting dairy cows

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There are a range of diseases affecting dairy cows with different impacts on welfare, productivity and profitability, so it makes sense to have a good understanding of common conditions. The list of potential diseases affecting dairy cows is almost endless with some diseases more significant than others. Diseases may compromise animal welfare, limit productivity or add additional costs to your business. The relative impact of different diseases depends on the health status of your herd so it is advisable to work with your vet to assess your own situation. Below…

Animal Breeding

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Objective and Methods of Animal Breeding Animal breeding is when animals produce improved breeds of domesticated animals by improving their genotypes and physiology through selective mating by descent, similar in most characters like general appearance, features, size and configuration. Objectives of Animal Breeding Improved growth rate Increased production of milk, meat, egg, wool Superior quality of milk, meat, eggs, wool Improved resistance to various diseases Increased productive life Increased or, at least, acceptable reproduction rate Methods of Animal Breeding 1.Inbreeding Breeding that occurs between animals of the same breed for…