Cryptosporidium species are protozoan parasites closely related to the coccidia. One major species, Cryptosporidium parvum, infects both
Managing Fleas in your Poultry
Fleas are small blood-sucking parasites that infest nearly every kind of mammal on earth. Some […]
Common parasites in Swine and how to manage them
The most common parasites in Swine are worms (roundworm and whipworm), mange mites, and lice […]
Contagious Ovine Digital Dermatitis in sheep
CODD (Contangoius Ovine Digital Dermatitis) is a bacterial infection caused by the Treponema species and […]
Skin problems in Pigs
Paying attention to the health of pigs’ skin is another important aspect of pig care. […]
How to treat Vent Gleet
With chicken ownership comes experience in dealing with unpleasant illness and disease, and vent gleet […]
Managing Marek’s Disease
One of the most detrimental diseases a chicken can face is Marek’s disease, which is […]
Scours in Calves can be prevented
Severe, untreated scours can kill a calf in less than twenty-four hours. Frequent, runny diarrhea […]
Preventing Mushy Chicks ( Omphalitis )
Omphalitis is a disease responsible for a lot of chick deaths during the first week […]
How to Treat Scours in Calves
Scours is the cattleman’s term for severe, watery diarrhea that usually affects calves. Scours is […]