Flystrike (Myasis) occurs when adult flies lay their eggs in a chicken’s skin/body in a moist wound, skin lesion or soiled coat (below the vent). The larvae will then move around the wound surface eating dead cells, secretions, debris, etc., irritating, injuring or killing additional layers of sking that will then produce exudates and lesionsContinue reading “Flystrike”
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Dog Ears: Importance of healthy ears
By Deb Haines Dog Ears: Importance of healthy ears Keeping a dog’s ears healthy is important for their overall well-being, as good hearing allows them to stay alert, communicate, and navigate their environment safely, while poor ear health can lead to pain, infection, and even hearing loss. Regular ear cleaning and weekly checks for redness,Continue reading “Dog Ears: Importance of healthy ears”
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About Banding Goat Buck Kids
By Deb Haines About Banding Goat Buck Kids …Questions and Answers ( Age matters) Banding is a method that goat owners use to castrate their male goats. Banding refers to applying a small, thick rubber band to the top of the testicles with a metal tool called an elastrator. Banding pain starts once blood flowContinue reading “About Banding Goat Buck Kids”
Urinary Blockage – How To Snip The Pizzle
By Deb Haines Symptoms of Urinary Calculi or Urinary Tract ObstructionWith any goat, but especially wethers, it is always a good idea to keep an eye out for signs that he is having an issue urinating. Noticing any of these signs, especially if multiple signs are noticed at one time, are indications that something needsContinue reading “Urinary Blockage – How To Snip The Pizzle”
Listeriosis: Circling disease
By Deb Haines Listeriosis, or Circling disease, is a sporadic bacterial infection that affects a wide range of animals, including people and birds. It is seen worldwide, more frequently in temperate and colder climates. There is a high incidence of intestinal carriers. Encephalitis or meningoencephalitis in adult ruminants is the most frequently recognized form. SometimesContinue reading “Listeriosis: Circling disease”
How To Tube Feed Goat Kids/Lambs and Adults
By Deb Haines The vast majority of lambs and kids that are born during favorable weather conditions will not require additional care or assistance at birth. However, there are several risk factors that you need to consider when animals are giving birth during cold weather: milk supply, kid/lamb size and vigor, maternal behavior and weatherContinue reading “How To Tube Feed Goat Kids/Lambs and Adults”
Importance of Clostridial Enterotoxemia and Tetanus Vaccine.
This article was written by GVC volunteer vet Dr. Timothy Snider explaining the importance of the CD-T vaccine. We hope all of you will take a moment to read and understand the importance of this life saving vaccine. Please please please vaccinate your goats for Clostridial enterotoxemia and tetanus. You may know the vaccine asContinue reading “Importance of Clostridial Enterotoxemia and Tetanus Vaccine.”
Weaning Bottle Babies
By Deb Haines Keep in mind that not all goat kids are alike and some may take more time in the weaning process. 1) How do I go about the weaning process? Ken Brown Dvm…….. slow down on bottle as get older and that weans them – 8 weeks old so can go down toContinue reading “Weaning Bottle Babies”
Common GVC Questions
By Deb Haines1) What is the best things to do for a newborn who is just sluggish/weak for no apparent reason? Answer…..Karo syrup or pancake syrup a simple, rapid sugar blast rub it on their gums. The idea is to give just enough energy to be able to suckle, which then provides the energy theyContinue reading “Common GVC Questions”
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