Farm Animals Health

How to Treat Hoof and Mouth Disease

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Hoof and mouth disease, also known as foot and mouth disease, is a viral disease that affects cattle and pigs. The disease is highly contagious and can be fatal to the animals that contract it. Humans are rarely infected, but other animals like ... more »

How to Care for a Donkey

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Donkeys are usually mistaken for being an ill-tempered animal although its temperament is determined by the owner's treatment. A lot of care, foresight and knowledge are required in grooming this gentle and affectionate animal. Read on to learn ... more »

How to Care for an Orphan Calf

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It's amazing that a mother cow knows exactly what to do when her calf is born. Sometimes the mother cow shuns the calf, they become separated in large herds or the mother dies, leaving a calf orphaned. If you find one of these orphaned calves, ... more »

How to Care for Day Old Chicks

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Baby chicks immediately find a place in your heart. Raising day old baby chicks is easy with a little planning and will help your children learn science first hand. Caring for them also helps teach responsibility... more »

How to Care for Reindeer

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Reindeer require less food than cows or other types of livestock, and the species does well in colder climates. Reindeer are often used for special events and Christmas celebrations because they are easy to handle and comfortable with people, but ... more »

How to Choose Protective Equipment for Handling Farm Animals

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Handling farm animals is a wonderful job or even a hobby for many people. There are, however, inherent dangers involved when working with livestock. It is imperative to choose specific protective equipment to ensure the farmer's safety as well as ... more »

How to Diagnose Alveolar Emphysema in Horses

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Alveolar emphysema, similar to asthma in humans, is known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), broken wind or heaves. Alveolar emphysema is a chronic allergic disease--a reaction to allergens such as dust, pollen and mold spores. It ... more »

How to Diagnose Blackleg in Cattle

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Blackleg (Clostridial myositis) occurs in young sheep and cattle; however, it occurs more frequently in cattle. Blackleg presents itself as an inflammation in the muscle tissue. The blackleg organism poisons the young calf and can cause rapid ... more »

How to Diagnose Exotic Newcastle Disease

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Exotic newcastle disease is an infectious and extremely contagious poultry disease that has not infected poultry flocks in the U.S. since 1974. This disease often goes unnoticed and many birds die without showing any signs of illness. All birds ... more »

How to Diagnose Hoof and Mouth Disease

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Hoof and mouth disease is a viral infection which affects many cloven-footed animals. If undetected in the early stages, this contagious condition can quickly spread among your livestock. To diagnose hoof and mouth disease, you should learn the ... more »

How to Find a Veterinarian for Emus

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Raising emus is a fairly low maintenance type of farming. Emus don't require as much care as other livestock, but, like domesticated animals of all kinds, veterinarian care is important for keeping the animals' vaccinations up to date and for ... more »

How to get rid of bad breath and body odors

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The easiest way to get rid of bad breath and body odors in your pet!.. more »

How to Get Rid of Chicken Mites

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Poultry fowl are susceptible to a number of parasites, including both lice and mites. The Chicken Mite, also known as the Red Roost Mite, feeds on the blood of the birds while they rest in the coop at night. By day these mites hide within the ... more »

How to Give First Aid to Pets

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There are many things that are safe for use on animals that we use for our own first aid. the trick is to figure out which are safe and which are not. In this artical i will be useing my own exsperiance over the years to give a briefe example of ... more »

How to Give First Aid to Pets

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This article will teach a person the basics on how to save a furry loved one, the family pet... more »

How to Identify Bloat in Animals

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Bloat is a serious condition that can quickly become very dangerous. Animals who suffer from bloat often have difficulty breathing and can die if left untreated. In order to learn how to identify bloat in animals, follow the instructions below... more »

How to Identify Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis

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This disease is contracted by inhaling infected airborne droplets, eating material contaminated by nasal discharges or an aborted fetus. This worldwide contagious viral disease is also known as equine rhinopneumonitis, equine herpesvirus 1 ... more »

How to Keep Chickens Disease Free

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It's always better to prevent diseases among your chickens than it is to try to treat one. Although it may take more effort than neglecting them, in the long run keeping your chickens disease free will make your life a lot easier. Whether you ... more »

How to Keep Cows Disease Free

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From Mad Cow Disease to Hoof and Mouth Disease, cows seem like they're particularly prone to becoming ill. In fact, they're not inherently more likely to catch diseases than any other farm animal. The main culprit for all the famous cow diseases ... more »

How to Keep Pigs Disease Free

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Pigs are famous for their love of dirt, which would make you think they would also be highly susceptible to diseases, but keeping them disease free is really not any more difficult than it is for any other farm animal. Preventing diseases in your ... more »

How to Keep Turkeys Disease Free

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Raising turkeys is a challenge because of the threat of disease that can affect the whole flock and possibly pose a risk for humans. Following are some basic suggestions regarding shelter, nutrition and population count to help keep your birds ... more »

How to Move Large Farm Animals

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The moving of large farm animals is a task that must be accomplished periodically. Whether the farmer needs to move a single animal a short distance or multiple animals over a long distance via trucks or other vehicles, there are preparations to ... more »

How to Protect Chicken Combs From Winter Cold

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Chickens can actually get frostbite on their combs and wattles on cold winter days. If fact, a hard frost could cause a painful case of frostbite to unlucky fowl. Unfortunately, poultry are unable to regrow damaged combs or wattles, so to avoid ... more »

How to Protect Chickens From Feral Animals

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Raising chickens is a very rewarding hobby or business. Proper shelter and protection will ensure a healthy production of eggs and meat for sale or consumption. Feral animals often find ways into the henhouse, and building adequate protection for ... more »

How to Protect Pets From Foxes

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Foxes are one of the many woodland creatures commonly found in backyards and barns of homes located close to wooded areas. Intelligent and bold, these crafty creatures are very resourceful when it comes to finding food sources, so knowing how to ... more »

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