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...

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...