HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH

  Making your own chicken treats is a wonderful way to supplement their diet, reduce kitchen waste, and strengthen your bond with your flock. Here’s a practical guide to creating nutritious, safe, and fun treats. 🚫  First, The Golden Rules Treats in Moderation:  Treats should never exceed  10%  of their daily intake. The core of their diet (90%+) must be a  complete layer feed  to ensure proper nutrition. No Spoiled or Moldy Food:  This can cause serious illness. Avoid Harmful Foods:  Never give avocado, chocolate, dried beans, green potato skins, caffeine, or salty/processed foods. Always Provide Fresh Water:  Especially when giving treats. ✅  Safe & Healthy Base Ingredients Grains:  Oats, cooked rice, quinoa, pasta (cooked, unsalted). Proteins:  Mealworms (dried or live), scrambled eggs (shell included, crushed!), plain yogurt. Vegetables:  Leafy greens, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin, squash, cooked sweet potato...

  Goats are far more fascinating than their barnyard reputation suggests. Here are 10 surprising facts that might change how you see these agile animals: They Have Accents:  Studies show that goat kids adopt the "accents" of their peer group as they grow, adjusting their bleats to sound more like their companions—a rare example of vocal plasticity in mammals. Their Pupils Are Rectangular:  Unlike most animals with round or vertical slit pupils, goats (and many other hoofed animals) have horizontal, rectangular pupils. This gives them a wide, panoramic field of vision (320-340 degrees) to spot predators. They're Methane Producers, But Not the Worst:  While they do burp methane, recent studies show cattle are far bigger contributors. The "goats destroying the planet" myth is largely overstated. They Can't Eat Just Anything:  The idea that goats eat tin cans is a myth. They are curious and will  mouth  objects to explore them, but they are actually picky ...

Always consult with your veterinarian   to create a personalized plan, as recommendations can vary based on your pet's age, health, lifestyle, and geographic location. Core vs. Non-Core Vaccines Core Vaccines:  Essential for all pets due to the severity and transmissibility of the diseases. Non-Core (Lifestyle) Vaccines:  Recommended based on risk factors like outdoor access, boarding, or regional prevalence. For Dogs Core Vaccines: DA2PP (DHPP) – Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza: Why:  Protects against severe, often fatal, viral diseases. Puppy Schedule:  Every 3-4 weeks starting at 6-8 weeks old, until 16-20 weeks old. Adult Booster:  1 year after the last puppy shot, then typically every 3 years. Rabies: Why:  Legally required, fatal zoonotic disease (transmissible to humans). Schedule:  First vaccine at 12-16 weeks, booster in 1 year, then every 1 or 3 years as per local law and vaccine type. Common Non-Core Vaccines: Bordete...

  1. What is Mastitis? Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland, typically caused by bacterial infection. It is one of the most common and costly diseases in dairy farming, impacting milk yield, milk quality, and animal welfare. 2. Identification of Mastitis A. Clinical Mastitis (Visible Signs) Changes in Milk:  Clots, flakes, watery or discolored (yellow, pink) milk. Udder Changes:  Swelling, redness, heat, hardness, or pain in the udder. Systemic Signs (in severe cases):  Fever, lethargy, reduced appetite, dehydration. B. Subclinical Mastitis (No Visible Signs) Detected through: Somatic Cell Count (SCC):  Individual cow SCC >200,000 cells/mL indicates infection. California Mastitis Test (CMT):  A quick, low-cost paddle test to detect elevated SCC. Electrical Conductivity:  Higher conductivity due to increased ions from inflammation. Bacterial Culture:  Identifies specific pathogens. Key Pathogens: Contagious:   Staphylococcus aur...

  Newcastle Disease (ND) is a highly contagious, often severe, viral disease affecting birds worldwide, especially poultry. It is caused by virulent strains of   Avian Orthoavulavirus 1   (formerly Avian Paramyxovirus type 1). It is a major threat to the poultry industry due to its potential for high mortality and trade restrictions. Symptoms Symptoms vary greatly depending on the virus strain ( pathotype ), bird species, age, immune status, and co-infections. The main pathotypes are: Velogenic (Viscerotropic)  - Very virulent, causes acute, lethal systemic disease. Sudden, high mortality  (can reach 100%). Severe depression, loss of appetite. Greenish, watery diarrhea . Facial edema (swelling)  around eyes and neck. Respiratory distress : gasping, coughing, gurgling, nasal discharge. Neurological signs  (also common in neurotropic strains): tremors, paralyzed wings/legs, twisted necks (torticollis), circling, paralysis. Hemorrhages at the tips of the ...