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Coccidiosis in calves and how to prevent and treat the disease

For farmers, coccidiosis in calf is no longer strange. The disease is detected in many localities, this is considered one of the leading causes of diarrhea in calves. Coccidiosis is one of the common causes of diarrhea in cattle, especially in calves. Coccidiosis is a type of parasite on animals, found widely in cattle such as calves, causing reduced output and economic loss for livestock farmers. 1. CAUSE Coccidiosis in calves is also known as red dysentery, caused by coccidia of the genus Eimeria. Calves become infected by eating coccidial oocysts in fresh grass or stagnant drinking water containing pathogens...

Poultry eggs of unknown origin smuggled into Vietnam via Mong Cai

Van Don District Police recently discovered and seized 3266 breeding chickens and 24 000 chicken and duck eggs of unknown origin on the way from Mong Cai to Hai Duong. At 03:00 on August 10, 2024, in Doan Ket Commune, Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province, the Van Don District Police working group discovered, inspected and seized a truck with license plate 34C.378.27 driven by Mr. Hoang Duc Hinh, born in 1982, residing in Xuan Ang Village, Thanh Xuan Commune, Thanh Ha District, Hai Duong Province, transporting breeding chickens and chicken and duck eggs of unknown origin from Mong Cai..

Pork prices increase sharply, many livestock ‘big guys’ make big profits, profits increase tenfold

Supply cannot meet demand, pork prices increase and stay high, helping the ‘big guys’ in the livestock industry make a fortune. Some businesses have profits dozens of times higher than the same period last year. Mr. Nguyen Cong Bac – Director of Loc Phat BLLT Livestock Company (Son La) – said that recently, there were times when the price of live pigs jumped to 70 000 VND/kg, helping the company earn a profit of about 1.8 million VND/pig when selling. On that occasion, he sold about 1 000 pigs. In recent days, live pigs have dropped to 63 000 –..

A temple in Korea offers summer retreats for both owners and pets, and pets can also find a place to heal their souls.

Although the number of young people raising pets in Korea is increasing, not all places are willing to accept these small animals. That is why the short-term retreat at Mireuk Temple has attracted the attention of many people. One day in early July, Arong – a 7-year-old mixed-breed dog in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Korea, put on a monk’s robe for the first time and entered Mireuk Temple with his owner. Originally a stray dog, Arong sometimes tends to become anxious around strangers. However, the 5-hour monastic experience at Mireuk Temple brought Arong great joy. The little dog did not bark..

5 Surprising facts about cats that you may not know

Cats can bring you unexpected “gifts” like a mouse or even a snake? Or that they can sleep up to 16 hours a day, which is 2/3 of their life? Let’s discover these interesting facts about your cat! Cats are one of the cutest pets of humans. They are friends and help you reduce stress, stress, improve mood. They have been domesticated and raised by humans for 9 500 years. However, there are many interesting and surprising things about this pet that you do not know. 1. A female cat can be pregnant with multiple male cats at the same..

Nearly 70 dairy cows died after being vaccinated against lumpy skin disease

LAM DONG’s Authorities recorded that 68 dairy cows became weak, had bloody diarrhea and died after being vaccinated against lumpy skin disease. After vaccination against lumpy skin disease, Lam Dong province recorded 68 dairy cows died. Photo: MH. On August 7, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Lam Dong coordinated with relevant agencies to work with local people to gather information about the mass deaths of dairy cows after being vaccinated against lumpy skin disease. According to the Department of Livestock, Veterinary and Aquatic Products of Lam Dong, the relevant agencies have recorded cases of dairy cows showing..

Transparency of ASF vaccination results, including cases of unexpected results

The Department of Animal Health visited each household that had been vaccinated with the African swine fever vaccine to evaluate the results, thereby providing transparent information, even in cases where the results were not as expected. In response to information that some localities said they had difficulty in vaccinating African swine fever vaccine NAVET-ASFVAC due to some unspecific instructions, checking the epidemic situation in Hai Phong, Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Director of the Department of Animal Health (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) said that there was sufficient legal basis, sufficient grounds and direction from the Prime Minister to vaccinate..

VB Pharma & Periodic health examination, protecting the most valuable assets

With the goal of “Taking care of employees, sustainable development”, VB Pharma has organized a periodic general health examination for all employees performed by experienced and reputable doctors and nurses. This is one of the annual activities held to ensure health and improve quality of life. Image of periodic general health examination Each annual health examination includes: paraclinical, ultrasound, blood collection, X-ray, blood pressure measurement and blood sugar measurement to comprehensively assess the health status of each employee. Image of periodic general health examination Besides, it is an opportunity to detect potential health problems early, along with a clearer awareness..

Effective disease management and prevention measures in pigs

In the process of raising animals, the outbreak of epidemics is inevitable. Farmers need to master safe and effective management and disease prevention measures for pigs, as well as prevent and minimize damage. Pig farming has recently received great advantages from market prices, pig prices are always high. However, the pig farming industry is also facing huge obstacles due to losses caused by epidemics such as African Swine Fever, blue ear, pneumonia, etc. Therefore, effective disease management and prevention in pigs has become more urgent. It can be said that hygiene is the basis and foundation of disease prevention measures..

‘Blue Tongue’ Disease Threatens Livestock Industry in Europe

According to a VNA correspondent in Belgium, bluetongue, a mosquito-borne disease, is causing severe damage to livestock in Belgium, especially sheep in the Wallonia region. The disease has quickly spread to neighboring countries and threatens the livestock industry in the region. Bluetongue first appeared in the Netherlands in late 2023, and has quickly spread to Germany, the UK, Flanders and now Wallonia in Belgium. According to Thomas Demonty of the Wallonia Agricultural Federation, the province of Liège is the most affected. The hot and humid weather has created favorable conditions for the development of mosquitoes, which transmit the disease. Wind..