#livestock diseases

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Northam & Moora Veterinarians

A Country Practice has been in operation since 2004, led by the husband and wife veterinarian team of Dr Peter Morrell and Dr Virginia Pullman, who both have over 40 years experience in the field. Dr Morrell is one of the two co-founders of A Country Practice and has a special interest in large animal veterinary care. The second co-founder is Dr Virginia Pullman who has a special interest and a Master’s degree in small animal medicine and surgery. Combining the knowledge of both founders with registered and in-training veterinary nurses with several years experience, as well as utilising state-of-the-art equipment, A Country Practice is able to implement effective animal treatment with compassion and care.

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Two Wardi 'unicorns', the hippegalga and the scimitar deer. These are distantly related ungulates who both happen to produce a single horn

The hippegalga is a tiny antelope, about the size of a hare. It has a very broad range and can be found across the region and beyond, settling mostly in shrubland, savannah, and wooded areas. Unlike other closely related species (these are basically dik-diks and exist elsewhere in the setting) they form large, loosely structured herds and breed rapidly, commonly producing four offspring at a time.

The horn is a permanent growth, and occurs directly in the center of the skull. It develops in both males and females (though is much smaller in the latter) and serves some practical function in scratching at bark to mark territory (in addition to scent deposits- rubbed directly into scratched bark from the eye gland, and left as piles of dung).

Their horn is worn as an amulet in many parts of the region (either intact or carved into a phallic shape) due to having strong associations with male fertility, as well as apotropaic functions more broadly associated with imagery of genitalia. One Wardi slang word for the penis is derived from this animal's name ('galga').

They experience hunting pressure for their horns, and their meat is regarded as a delicacy, but most populations are stable. They adapt well to densely populated and developed areas, breeding prolifically in ecosystems depleted of predators. A large, stable population exists in the city of Wardin. These particular animals are semi-tame and frequently fed by humans, and are socially protected from hunting (believed to be living good luck charms and just SO charismatic and cute). Their only real day-to-day threats are the city's (much less beloved) population of feral dogs.

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The scimitar deer is the only native deer to the region, and exist in two major, isolated populations (remnants of a wider population from when woodland and savannah spanned across most of the region's north). One population exists in the wooded regions of Greathill in the northwest, and a larger population in the oak forests to the northeast (and beyond).

Their singular antler is shed seasonally and grows bigger, longer, and more curled with age. The antler grows asymmetrically on one side of the head (usually the left), though this is only slightly off-center on the skull and does not significantly impede balance (outside of old bucks with very large antlers). Some bucks grow a set of two antlers as a mutation (with one side being substantially smaller than the other) but this appears to be unattractive to females and such animals breed at a decreased frequency.

Bucks in rut may clash antlers by interlocking them at the fork, but these battles are low intensity- their antlers are relatively fragile and not well suited to prolonged shoving matches. The antler is a visual display first and foremost. A buck will show off to does and intimidate rivals by tossing and bowing his head at an angle to display its size and length.

In Greathill, traditions widely hold that these animals are supernatural in nature and herded like cattle by the mountain's 'wildman' fae-folk. They often appear in folktales as prized, magical herds, with stories centering on great raids of the deer as the ultimate and most valuable livestock (being immune to disease, able to be milked like cattle, ridden like khait, and capable of plowing fields with great speed).

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Hello, I’ve had this question sitting in my head for a while now and I don’t think I’ve asked it before but I may have, so apologies if this is a repeat. You’ve mentioned losing whole litters to disease before. I used to keep a few rabbits and bred them exclusively for meat. I never lost any to disease and I haven’t encountered information about it before. Did I just get lucky? I ask because I intend to go back to doing rabbits once I have my own place again and I hope to size up as well. I’ve never really seen rabbit diseases mentioned before when it comes to raising them so I’m hoping you can give me some insight into it.

truthfully, i am a very unlucky person when it comes to my livestock. i have more disease issues than anyone else i know, which includes the about 30-40 active users on my discord. so like....don't necessarily use me as your example of what will probably happen. use me as an example of what could. stay on top of your shit and know the symptoms of common diseases and how to treat them.

medirabbit.com is a great resource on rabbit illnesses and treatments, and i plan on making a hefty medical page on my own website.

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Chronic wasting disease was confirmed in ungulates in my region. It's so fucking over for us. Chronic wasting disease is highly contagious, incurable, and can't be killed or treated because it's a prion disease. Not a living thing, a folded protein. Can't be destroyed once it's in the body. It spreads via all parts of an animal, not just the brain. It's in mucus and saliva. Meat and blood. It remains infectious in soil and dead plant matter for years.

It can and it will infect humans. There is no reason to think it can't and won't. Such optimism is a lie or a delusion to prevent panic. This is far worse than mad cow. Far more infectious, impossible to contain, faster-acting.

We are fucked.

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6. OBEY YOUR GOTDAMNED EVACUATION ORDERS. It’s not just about you. While emergency responders are fighting to get your stubborn ass out of your house to somewhere safe, someone somewhere else is in imminent peril and now waiting their turn for help and maybe perishing in the process. You are not a hero. You are not going to be remembered as brave and courageous later regardless of if you turn out to be fine (lucky you!), or not. None of your stuff is worth your life and you CANNOT save it from what’s coming. You need to go.

If you’re asked to leave and go somewhere safer, grab your emergency shit (be ready to grab your emergency go bag) and FUCKING GO. Please. For yourself, your friends, your family, and for the people who are worse off and left on the line while stubborn stragglers inadvertently take up precious Human Resources.

Be safe.

My friends who have never experienced flooding, and who are about to deal with it from this storm, please remember:

1. NO. YOU CANNOT MAKE IT THROUGH THAT WATER ON THE ROAD. I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU'RE DRIVING. TURN. AROUND.

2. DO NOT GO WADING THROUGH THE WATER. EVEN IF YOU JUST WANT TO SEE HOW DEEP IT IS. THAT. WATER. IS. CONTAMINATED.

3. IT IS CALLED FLASH FLOODING FOR A REASON. THE WATER RISES AND SURGES IN A FLASH. STAY. HOME.

4. If you're at risk of flooding, raise up any of your belongings now. Put the legs of tall things in buckets. Know where your important documents are.

5. Stay safe.

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The 5th Plague, the Diseased Livestock

   Type                                  Nature Agent Moses Patient Egyptians (the Exodus); Pharaoh (the Exodus) Things Involved Ox; Sheep; Ass; Horse; Camel Location Egypt (nation); Goshen (of Egypt) Tags Infestation   Exodus 9:1-7 9 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and tell him, ‘Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 2 For if…

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Veterinary Vaccine: Importance of Vaccines for Our Furry Friends

Veterinary Vaccines are Essential for Pets Vaccines play a crucial role in keeping our pets healthy. Just like humans, pets are susceptible to various infectious diseases that can make them severely ill and sometimes even lead to death. Vaccines help boost pets' immune system and provide protection against dangerous diseases. The most common and important vaccines recommended for dogs and cats include: Rabies Vaccine Rabies is a fatal viral disease that can infect both pets and humans. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. According to experts, rabies vaccination is absolutely necessary to protect our furry friends from this threat. In many countries and regions, it is mandatory by law to vaccinate pets against rabies to prevent its spread in the community. Pets require an initial series of rabies vaccines starting at 3 months of age followed by regular booster shots as per the schedule recommended by veterinarians. This ensures lifelong protection against this fatal yet preventable disease. Core Vaccines for Dogs Dogs need a series of core vaccines early in their life and regular boosters to maintain protection. The core Veterinary Vaccines routinely recommended for dogs include: - Distemper: This viral disease can cause seizures, neurological issues and fatality in dogs if not vaccinated. Puppies require a series of distemper vaccines starting from 6-8 weeks of age with boosters every year. - Parvovirus: This highly contagious virus often leads to severe vomiting, diarrhea and even death in unvaccinated puppies. An initial series along with annual boosters are necessary to shield dogs from parvo. - Adenovirus: Also known as hepatitis, this infection can cause liver failure in dogs. Core vaccines effective in preventing adenovirus contain both types 1 and 2. - Parainfluenza: This respiratory virus can lead to pneumonia if not vaccinated against. It is included in combination vaccines for dogs. Core Vaccines for Cats Like dogs, cats also require a set of core vaccines for comprehensive protection. The most essential ones for felines include: - Panleukopenia: Also known as feline distemper, it can result in lethal gastrointestinal issues in cats if not vaccinated. Kittens need an initial series starting at 6-8 weeks with a booster at 1 year. - Calicivirus: Veterinary Vaccines highly contagious virus leads to flu-like symptoms and pneumonia in cats. Vaccination is done along with panleukopenia vaccine. - Rhinotracheitis virus: As the name suggests, it can cause upper respiratory infection in cats. Core feline vaccines contain this virus along with panleukopenia and calicivirus. Optional Vaccines In addition to the core ones, veterinarians may also recommend some non-core or optional vaccines depending upon the pet's lifestyle, risk of exposure and local disease situation. These include: For Dogs: - Leptospirosis: Spread through contact with infected urine, it can damage organs. Recommended only in high-risk areas. - Lyme disease: Transmitted through tick bites, it causes joint issues. Dogs in wooded/grassy areas may need this vaccine. For Cats: - Chlamydophila: Bacterial infection leading to conjunctivitis. Indoor cats at low risk do not always require this vaccine. - Rabies: Core for dogs but optional for indoor cats in low-rabies regions after discussing risks with vet.

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Several animal diseases made a comeback across the European Union this summer, forcing authorities to impose transport restrictions and the culling of thousands of livestock amid financial losses for farmers and concerns about the potential impact on the bloc’s exports. Euractiv has looked into the most pressing diseases currently challenging the EU’s livestock sector. Goat plague Since mid-July, Greece and Romania have been battling Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), also known as goat plague—a severe virus affecting sheep and goats. On 20 August, the European Commission announced restricted zones to contain the spread of the virus. Greece and Romania are among the EU’s largest goat producers, alongside France and Spain. According to EU safety protocols, entire herds must be culled if an infection is detected. In Greece, over 18,000 animals have been destroyed since July, while Romania has got rid of more than 200,000 goats. Government-imposed restrictions on animal transport and slaughter for the whole country caused a shortage of ovine meat in Greek supermarkets during the first weeks of August. This scarcity even forced changes to wedding menus in Crete, with the traditional goat dish gamopilafo being replaced by pork and chicken options, as reported by local media. As of 19 August, restrictions are limited to affected areas, but a national ban on Greek sheep and goat exports remains in place, as well as in Romania.

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Unveiling the Threat: Understanding the Latest Developments in Bluetongue Disease Research and Control Strategies

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Anti-Coccidial Drugs Market : Unlocking Opportunities with Gorwth Insights and Advancements

Anticoccidial Drugs Market Insights 

In April 2019, Creative Diagnostics developed anticoccidial drug assay products to test anticoccidial drug residues in animals. This advancement and awareness of anticoccidial drugs will impact the trend of the anticoccidial drugs market. Growing awareness of animal health and zootonic diseases is expected to increase acceptance of anticoccidial drugs. The rising carnivorous population and reliance on bovine products is expected to be a driving factor for the growth of the anticoccidial drugs market. Additionally, the increase in research and development of veterinary drugs is expected to provide growth opportunities for anticoccidial drugs. 

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The growth of the global anticoccidial drugs market is expected to be driven by increasing outbreaks of coccidia combined with growing reliance on poultry products. Additionally, stringent government regulations aimed at maintaining livestock health in developed countries are expected to increase the adoption of anticoccidial drugs. Growing expenditure and pet owners' awareness of animal health is expected to be a driving force for the anticoccidial drugs market. 

Conversely, certain government policies restricting the use of anticoccidial antimicrobial drugs in livestock are expected to inhibit the growth of the anticoccidial drugs market. Additionally, the growing demand for antibiotic-free meat has likely impacted the growing trend of the anticoccidial drugs market. 

Anticoccidial Drugs Market Segment Analysis 

By Drug Type 

Ionophore Anticoccidials 

Chemical Derivative Anticoccidials 

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By Animal Type 

Poultry 

Swine 

Cattle 

Others 

Competitive Key Players 

Bayer Animal Healthcare 

Boehringer Ingelheim 

Ceva Animal Health Inc. 

Elanco Animal Health (a subsidiary of Eli Lilly) 

Merck 

Merial 

Virbac 

Zoetis Animal Healthcare 

Vetoquinol SA 

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Anticoccidial Drugs Market Geographical Analysis 

The global anticoccidial drugs market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Developed countries in North America and Europe are estimated to dominate the global anticoccidiosis drug market due to established veterinary care and active government involvement in farm animal health and management. Asia-Pacific and Latin America countries are expected to register higher CAGR in the global anticoccal drugs market growth due to growing dependence on farm animals and an increasing number of pet owners of the company. In the Middle East and Africa, the unmet need for animal health is expected to be a driver of the anticoccal drugs market in the region. 

Anticoccidial Drugs Market Key Developments 

In 2014, Zoetis announced the reintroduction of Zoamix, a synthetic anticoccidial drug indicated for poultry. 

In February 2015, Zoetis announced the completion of its acquisition of Abbott's animal health business. 

In May 2016, Laboratorios Hipra received European Union approval for the company's coccidiosis vaccine Evalon

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Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations. (New York Times)

Excerpt from this New York Times story:

The connections are commonsense but the conclusion is shocking.

Bats eat insects. When a fatal disease hit bats, farmers used more pesticides to protect crops. And that, according to a new study, led to an increase in infant mortality.

According to the research, published Thursday in the journal Science, farmers in affected U.S. counties increased their use of insecticides by 31 percent when bat populations declined. In those places, infant mortality rose by an estimated 8 percent.

“It’s a seminal piece,” said Carmen Messerlian, a reproductive epidemiologist at Harvard who was not involved with the research. “I actually think it’s groundbreaking.”

The new study tested various alternatives to see if something else could have driven the increase: Unemployment or drug overdoses, for example. Nothing else was found to cause it.

Dr. Messerlian, who studies how the environment affects fertility, pregnancy and child health, said a growing body of research is showing health effects from toxic chemicals in our environment, even if scientists can’t put their fingers on the causal links.

“If we were to reduce the population-level exposure today, we would save lives,” she said. “It’s as easy as that.”

The new study is the latest to find dire consequences for humans when ecosystems are thrown out of balance. Recent research by the same author, Eyal Frank, an environmental economist at the University of Chicago, found that a die-off of vultures in India had led to half a million excess human deaths as rotting livestock carcasses polluted water and spurred an increase in feral dogs, spreading waterborne diseases and rabies.

“We often pay a lot of attention to global extinctions, where species completely disappear,” Dr. Frank said. “But we start experiencing loss and damages well before that.”

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Controversy Surrounding Biden Administration's Decision to Import Beef from Paraguay

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The Biden administration's decision to open the US borders to imports of beef from Paraguay has drawn intense criticism due to concerns over the potential introduction of a livestock disease. Industry groups and concerned citizens are calling for a reassessment of the risk factors associated with this move.

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