Farm Animals Health

Copper sulfate is used in disinfectant foot baths for hoofed animals. It is one of the preferred treatments for foot rot in sheep and cattle and has been used by stockmen for centuries.

Tylan is a name brand version of the medication tylosin produced by the company Elanco. It is FDA approved for use with farm animals such as chickens, pigs and cattle. It is not approved for human...

Poultry lice are parasites that live on the skin and feathers of the bird, feeding on blood, dry skin scales and feather parts. Infestations arise in malnourished poultry; poultry living in...

If you're a goat owner, your animals' health and comfort is of utmost importance. And if your goats have lice, you'll want to take care of this problem as soon as possible. Lice can cause a goat...

Used as a therapeutic agent to prevent infection in dogs, cats, pigs, cattle, and birds, Baytril is an antibiotic manufactured by Bayer Animal Sciences. The liquid form of Baytril, which has been...

Nodular skin disease is one of several allergic and immune-mediated dermal conditions occurring in horses. To ensure that your horse receives the most effective care possible, familiarize yourself...

Mastitis is an inflammation of a cow's breast, or udder. A number of different bacterial strains can cause mastitis. Mycoplasma strains, however, aren't easily treatable and may result in the need...

Canker is a nasty disease of the hoof that can cause lameness, and in extremely rare cases, death. It is a fungal infection of the hoof wall or the laminae of the hoof that causes a cauliflower...

Salmonella is an intestinal bacterium that affects cattle of all ages, especially those who are pregnant, young or stressed. Being familiar with signs and symptoms of salmonella in calves can help...

Nephritis is the inflammation of one or both kidneys. Pyelonephritis in cows is infectious nephritis caused by a bacterial infection of the kidney. This infection is usually a result of an...

Ants can be harmful to all types of farm animals, including goats. In addition to irritating bites ants deliver to goats and humans, ants can also cause damage to your lawn, plant and vegetable...

I've raised sheep and goats for over 20 years, and one of the things I used to dread was bottle babies. Lamb or kid milk replacer is stinky, expensive, and can be difficult to find when you live...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that many mammals contract, including cattle. This infection is primarily located within cattle's hair. Once infected, the area begins to look gray and ashen, with a...

Rabies is a zoonotic disease, meaning it is transmissible between species. Most mammals, including cattle, are vulnerable to the virus that causes rabies, and there is no treatment. Vaccination is...

In this article you will learn how to correct splay leg in a newly hatched chick.

Cattle warts are a chronic condition affecting millions of cattle worldwide. Caused by the papillomatomavirus, the warts appear mainly on the heads and necks of cattle under 2 years old. The...

Greyish-white areas on the normally flawless white skin of your cattle could be a sign of ringworm. A significant rise in the incidence of ringworm in cattle has been observed in the recent years,...

A steer is a male cow castrated before reaching sexual maturity. Steer are vital to beef production, as well as other products such as clothing, machine grease, cosmetics and china.

Because chickens are flock birds and raised for meat and egg production, contagious diseases are a real concern for farmers. Contagious diseases can spread through a flock and kill the birds or...

Articular gout is a rare but serious condition in which uric acid crystals build up in an animal's joints. In poultry, articular gout is most often caused by dehydration and too much protein in a...

Rabies is a disease that is transmitted between animals, typically through a bite. The ultimately fatal disease occurs often in raccoons and other wild animals and can be spread from those animals...

The famous Dolly was the first-ever cloned sheep. When she came into the world, she ushered in a new era. While cloning may seem like the wave of the future, it has its critics who argue that we...

An important part of keeping a chicken flock healthy is to get rid of mites and lice. These parasites, which hide in your chickens' feathers, legs, and in their coop, can decrease egg production...

Calf scours is a term used to describe diarrhea in young calves. The cause is different infectious agents and bacteria (according to Utah State University's Clell V. Bagley). It is a serious...

Cattle mange is caused by a small mite that infects and damages the skin of mammals. There are several types of mange, all caused by different parasites. Although mange is most common in the fall...

Dairy farmers often inject their milking cows with bovine somatotropin (BST) to increase milk production. This substance, also known as bovine growth hormone (BGH), naturally occurs in small...

Parasites are nasty creatures that affect all domestic livestock. Goats have a particularly horrible affliction in the form of nose bots--a larvae that hatches from an egg laid in the mucosa of...

Selenium is a mineral needed in all livestock for healthy development and prevention of disease. Selenium is found in high amounts in plants grown in soil high in the substance. Trace element...

Although they are not life-threatening, equine pinworms can be a nuisance to horses. They can also ruin a horse aesthetically as it scratches its tail area to relive the itching from a pinworm...

The world's dependence on beef products has created a problem that could grow to cripple the beef industry. With the demand growing, cattle ranchers must produce more product. That means breeding...

A bunny's digestive systems continually processes food when the animal is healthy. Certain disorders can slow digestion, which may cause food to ferment and create a painful gas store. Worse cases...

BVD, or bovine virus diarrhea, is a disease found in cattle. This disease can affect animals quickly, leading to sickness or death. Two different vaccines are available to combat the disease....

Fowl pox is a viral disease that comes under the heading of avian pox. Other strains of avian pox include pigeon pox and canary pox. Fowl pox affects domesticated birds like chickens and turkeys....

Permethrin is a chemical used to exterminate mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, silverfish, cockroaches and other pests. This is useful because these insects carry many diseases. But caution must be...

Incubators are heated boxes used to keep eggs warm before hatching and, subsequently, young chicks warm. Using incubators allows fowl farmers and hobby breeders freedom in breeding programs....

Bovine pinkeye is a contagious infection of the eye that is common in cattle. While folk remedies and anecdotal evidence suggest salt may be effective in its treatment, there are multiple...

Hog wormer, also for pigs and swine, is a necessity for hog owners. The wormer rids the hog's body of harmful intestinal worms. These worms can cause intestinal bleeding and other internal damage...

If your chickens are plucking each others feathers out, there are several things you can do. If the behavior is not stopped it can lead to serious damage or even death.

Marek’s Disease is very prevalent everywhere there is poultry, and if your chickens catch it there is no cure. Vaccinating chicks for Marek’s is not hard once you get the hang of it, and worth...

Poultry are subject to a number of external parasites. Those chickens which have external parasites will have their entire immune system affected. They will lay fewer eggs, and will be more...

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Terramycin is often the first drug poultry growers use when it comes to treating bacterial infections. It is readily available at farm supply stores and veterinarian's offices. Terramycin has...

Tetanus comes from a bacteria that lives in the soil. It takes advantage of open cuts and wounds to infect animals. If you have a donkey that contracts tetanus, he may need weeks of care and...

Just like humans, cows have tongues to help them eat and drink. The tongue is a muscular organ capable of moving around. Tongues contain taste buds as well as glands that secrete saliva. Many...

If you have a horse that is starved or emaciated your first instinct might be to give him extra grain. Grain will give extra calories, but it is hard to digest and if your horse eats more grain...

Lumpy skin disease occurs frequently in many cattle herds throughout Africa. The disease does not affect humans, but the The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) considers...

Spaying is a complete ovo-hysterectomy done on a female animal other than a human. Spaying all female pets is considered standard policy in animal shelters in order to curb the population of...

Cows are not difficult animals to keep, but cutting corners when building their barns can end up being much more costly in the long run. Keeping in mind the overall comfort and health of your...

Diseases in chickens, specifically in laying chickens, can be prevented in many cases by good hygiene and attentive care to their environment. Keeping the area clear of debris and standing water...