Preventing Fish Diseases Fish diseases caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses can be spread from pond to pond or from farm to farm by the transfer of infected fish and by animals, people, equipment and contaminated water. A diseased fish can be recognized by its listless behaviour or by spots on its skin. Diseases can […]
mastitis in gilts and sows Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary glands. It is one of the major causes of failure to lactate and sow not letting its piglets suckle . It is a common condition that occurs sporadically in individual sows or sometimes as herd outbreaks. Mastitis in sows is caused by ascending […]
Scours in sheep and goats There are many conditions that cause diarrhoea. These include colibacillosis, paratyphoid, Johne’s disease, Rift Valley fever, coccidiosis, worms and poisonous plants. Coccidiosis This usually affects younger animals. The disease is most severe in lambs/kids 2-8weeks of age. Predisposing factors Overcrowding Sudden change of feed Keeping animals on wet and dirty […]
Deficiency Diseases in poultry Different elements and compounds are required for the normal growth and development of poultry. If one or more of them are not present in the diet in adequate quantity, the normal functioning of the body will be impaired. Vitamin A deficiency Rate of growth falls below normal droopiness, a staggering gait […]
Transmissible gastroenteritis Transmissible gastroenteritis is a highly infectious disease in pigs, and is caused by a coronavirus. It is a common viral disease of the small intestine that causes vomiting and profuse diarrhea in pigs of all ages. Once the virus enters the host, it disrupts the lining of the small intestine. The infected swine […]
Salmonellosis in Rabbits Rabbit production has become increasingly popular among African farmers. Rabbit is reared for the meat, the fur and for pet purposes. Rabbit droppings and urine are among the best manure for most crop production. It is therefore essential that a rabbit farmer gets himself acquainted with knowledge of some diseases that may […]
Contagious Agalactia in sheep and goats This is caused by Mycoplasma , M. agalactiae, M. capricolum subsp. capricolum, M. mycoides subsp. capri and M. putrefaciens. Mycoplasma is responsible for a lot of problems in sheep and goats including abortions, pneumonia, arthritis ,mastitis etc. Septicemia and pneumonia also occur during some outbreaks, most often in nursing […]
Bacterial disease of fish Bacterial diseases are responsible for heavy mortality in both wild and cultured fish. Water, especially where organic loads are high, is an environment in which many bacteria could thrive. In many fish diseases, bacteria have been found to be associated with the host, generally as secondary invaders and sometimes as primary […]
Fascioliasis in man : zoonosis It belongs to the group of foodborne trematode infections and is a zoonosis, meaning an animal infection that may be transmitted to humans. The two species of trematodes that cause fascioliasis include Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantic, leaf-shaped worms, large enough to be visible to the naked eye. Fasciola affects […]
RABIES The things you must know Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is almost always fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans. Yet, rabies can affect both domestic and wild animals such as foxes, bats and raccoons . […]
A hernia is an abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through a defect or natural opening in the covering skin or muscle. Hernias often cause welfare problems as well as economic loss. Of many congenital abnormalities, ruptures at the umbilicus or the inguinal canal are most common. They are considered to be developmental defects […]
