Sarcocystosis; Infection, Transmission, Prevention and Control
Sarcocystosis, a protozoal parasitic disease that is widely distributed in mammals, birds and reptiles. >>>
Sarcocystosis, a protozoal parasitic disease that is widely distributed in mammals, birds and reptiles. >>>
About 70% of the body weight of the animals is made out of water. Water is very much needed for various vital activities such as metabolic processes; excretion of metabolic wastes; transport of enzymes and ions; maintenance of blood volume and blood pressure; thermoregulation; buffering agents and lubrication. >>>
An ancient disease with 100% fatal outcome. Discovered and named by Girolamo Fracastoro in 15th century. >>>
Among infertility cases the incidence of repeat breeding cows was around 16 per cent and contribution of subclinical endometritis is major proportion in repeat breeding cows >>>
Udder edema is the accumulation of fluid in the udder and sometimes also in the cow’s belly. Some edema is normal around calving time. But, excessive edema will make milking more difficult and can do permanent damage by breaking down udder supports. >>>
EVM (Ethno Veterinary Medicine) is an alternative method of treating the cases with herbal treatment. i.e., using the available plant based materials and its products. Its earliest concepts were set out in portion of Vedas known as Atharvaveda. >>>
Antibiotics are wonderful medicines in fight against deadly microbial infections since its invention. Antibiotics save millions of lives per year around the world. Devastating pandemics like cholera, tuberculosis took millions of lives prior to its invention. >>>
The use of the Internet as a source of medical information has become increasingly popular as more patients go online. Since, this 21st century is fully dominated by internet based society. Internet becomes a part of our daily life. >>>
Vaccination is very effective manner to decrease of burden of disease in farm animals to ensure both animal and farmer welfare. They play an essential role in preventative health care and control of diseases in animals. >>>
The world, world health organization (WHO) celebrates World Rabies Day on 28th September every year to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease. >>>
Rabies is one of the Neglected Tropical and Zoonotic Disease (NTDs) that is almost always fatal. It is practically 100% preventable, but worldwide 55000-60000 person die due to rabies of which one third is from India alone. >>>
Retention of fetal membrane or retention of placenta or retention of cleansing is defined as failure to expel fetal membranes within 24 hours of parturition. Retained placenta is a condition in which all or a part of the placenta or membranes remain in the uterus during the third stage of labour. >>>
Value of vaccination is the theme for the celebration of world veterinary day 2019 by World veterinary association (WVA). This shows the importance of vaccination in veterinary practices. >>>
The habit of placenta ingestion of animals is called placentophagia. It is commonly seen that most of animals (domestic as well as wild) ingest their placenta after calving. Now the question arises why the animals ingest their placenta. >>>