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SALMONELLOSIS IN CALVES
Salmonellosis most commonly occur in newborn calves however it can also affect older cattle. It is caused by salmonella dublin.…
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MILK FEVER IN DAIRY CATTLE
What is milk fever? It is a disease that often occurs within 72 hours post calving, it is a calcium…
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Poultry
COCCIDIOSIS IN POULTRY
Coccidiosis is a common parasitic disease that affects poultry and other species. It is caused by a parasitic organism that…
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COLIBACILLOSIS IN BABY PIGS
Colibacillosis is another term for scours in pigs. It is a general intestinal disorder of new-born pigs. Prevalent during the…
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COMMON ROUTINE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN CALVES
Disbudding It is done when calves are 2-3months of age.Use disbudding iron or caustic potash stick Removal of extra teats…
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DAIRY FARMING
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CALF SCOURS
What is scours, and what causes it? Scours is a term for diarrhoea; another term that may be applied to…
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EFFECTIVE MASTITIS CONTROL MEASURES
Control measures are based on practices that prevent cow to cow and quarter to quarter spread, prevent teat injuries and…
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Dairy
MASTITIS
WHAT IS MASTITIS? Clinical bovine mastitis is where by the cow displays definitive symptoms of the disease. It may be…
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CHOOSING A DAIRY COW
Whether you are seeking a family dairy cow for your own use or a cow to use on a dairy…
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