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Cattle and Salmonella
Around the world, 2,300 varieties of salmonella exist, many of which pass from cattle to human with ease. Salmonella typhimurium DT104 poses a serious threat because it shows high antibiotic...
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Diet for Bred Cows
When feeding pregnant dairy cows, it’s often easier to create a diet plan for your entire herd rather than each individual cow. That said, dairy cow owners should take several factors into...
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What Are the Treatments for Pinkeye in Swine?
A pig's eyes are small, folded and prone to becoming infected or damaged. This is especially true when pigs live in crowded, moist or dirty conditions. Pinkeye, a kind of eye infection, spreads quickly...
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Equine Vaccination Protocol
Responsible horse owners are scrupulous about vaccinating their animals against the diseases to which they are susceptible and for which vaccines exist. Vaccines are available at horse supply and tack...
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Life Cycle of Ascaris
Ascaris, a roundworm parasite, resides within the small intestine of the host human or animal. The female worm can easily attain a length of up to 12 inches within the body, according to the Centers...
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Why Is My Young Calf Losing Hair on His Legs & Ears?
Calves can lose hair on their legs and ears for a number of reasons. External factors such as flies, ticks and mites can cause hair loss. Dietary causes also can lead to hair loss. Based on the...
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Liver Fluke Information
Liver flukes commonly infect grazing animals but can also be transmitted to other species, including humans. Ingested larvae travel to the liver and reproduce in the bile ducts, releasing eggs into the...
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Plants That Will Kill Goats in Florida
Many people think goats can eat anything. In popular culture, they have been portrayed as garbage eaters and living lawn mowers. If you go to a petting zoo, you may have goats trying to nibble on your...
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What Makes a Horse Eat His Own Manure?
The ingestion of feces is called coprophagia, and horses are known to engage in it. This may become a cause of veterinary concern and a health risk to the horse and other nearby horses.
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Probiotic Use in Cattle
The health benefits of probiotics in cattle have become the subject of growing interest. Dairy farmers and cattle ranchers look to the use of probiotics as a way to increase the overall health of their...
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Signs of Rabies in Cattle
Rabies is a neurological disease that is present among mammal populations the world over. According to the World Health Organization, only a handful of locations are completely free of rabies. These...
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How to Castrate Calves by Banding
Male calves routinely have been castrated for centuries around the world. Castration reduces the animals' aggressive characteristics when they reach adulthood and makes their meat more tender due to...
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Signs & Symptoms of the Flu in Pigs
Pigs contract the flu just as humans do, and while the illness will usually clear up on its own, it can sometimes be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that swine flu is...
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How to Care for Bantam Chickens
Bantams are a special variety of chicken that is roughly one-half to three-fourths the size of a regular chicken. They come in many different breeds and colors, some clean legged, some feather footed....
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Cattle Vaccination Protocols
Vaccinations are the cheapest health insurance you can get for your your cattle. A strong vaccination program is well worth the time, effort and small outlay of money. If just one cow or calf is...
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How to Raise a Small Flock of Chickens
In the wake of the organic and green movements, backyard farming has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Gardens and small scale livestock are popping up in both rural and urban spaces. Thanks to...
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A Cesarean section, or C-section, performed by a skilled veterinary team can save pregnant mares and their unborn foals from a difficult or even fatal vaginal delivery.
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How Do You Keep the Cattle's Water Trough Clean?
Providing your cattle with clean water is essential to maintaining the health of your herd. Dirty water can cause illness to spread throughout your livestock. Cattle will drink dirty water if that is...
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Excessive Thirst in Rabbits
If a rabbit begins drinking excessive amounts of water for no apparent reason, it's possible an illness is present and the rabbit is trying to flush its system or simply feels extra thirsty as a result...
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Arthritis in Newborn Calves
Although the term arthritis is more commonly associated with older animals, newborn calves can suffer from it, too. Arthritis can inflict a calf that has suffered diseases, such as mycoplasma and...
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