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🦠 Understanding Foot-and-Mouth Disease: A Threat to Livestock Health 🐄 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that poses a significant threat to livestock around the world. It primarily affects cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, sheep, and pigs, leading to severe economic losses in the agricultural sector. The virus spreads rapidly, causing fever, blisters, and lameness, which can lead to decreased productivity and, in severe cases, death. Controlling FMD requires vigilant biosecurity measures, vaccination, and swift response to outbreaks. As professionals in the veterinary and agricultural fields, it's crucial to stay informed about FMD and advocate for proactive measures to prevent its spread. By working together, we can protect the health of our livestock and ensure the sustainability of our food systems. #VeterinaryMedicine #LivestockHealth #FootAndMouthDisease #AnimalWelfare #Agriculture

♉ *Cases In farm animals* 🚨 *Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Alert* 🚨 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. It poses a significant threat to livestock health and can lead to severe economic losses in the agriculture and farming sectors. 🔹 *Signs & Symptoms*: - *Fever* - *Blisters* in the mouth, on the feet, and teats - *Lameness* - *Excessive salivation* - *Reduced appetite* - *Mild to severe lesions* in the mouth and hooves - *Decreased milk production* (in dairy animals) 🔹 *Impact*: - Loss of productivity due to decreased milk, meat, and reproduction rates. - Quarantine measures and trade restrictions. 🔹 *Prevention*: - Strict biosecurity practices - Early detection and reporting - Vaccination programs in at-risk regions As veterinary professionals, it's crucial we stay vigilant and promote preventative measures to protect animal health and ensure food security. Together, we can prevent the spread of FMD and minimize its impact. #FMD #VeterinaryMedicine #AnimalHealth #Biosecurity #LivestockManagement #Agriculture #Farm #Management #Veterinarians #Fattening

Getting to the bottom of Mandible Edema in Livestock! Have you noticed unusual swelling in your cattle's jawline? It could be a sign of a hidden enemy: Liver Fluke (Fasciola hepatica)! *Diagnosis:* - Confirm with a fecal test or blood sample - Look for signs like: - Mandible edema (swelling of the jaw) - Weight loss - Reduced milk production - Increased susceptibility to other diseases *Treatment:* - Nitroxynil (Closantel): effective against adult liver flukes - Administer anthelmintics like Triclabendazole or Albendazole: effective against all stages of liver flukes - Supportive care: provide adequate nutrition and hydration *Prevention is key!* - Implement regular deworming programs - Improve pasture management to reduce snail habitats - Monitor your herd regularly for early detection Don't let Liver Fluke hold your livestock back! Stay vigilant and take action today! #LiverFluke #MandibleEdema #ParasiteControl #LivestockHealth #VeterinaryCare!

#Bovinetuberculosis (TB) poses a significant threat to cattle health, leading to severe economic losses in the livestock industry and potential transmission to humans. The disease results in chronic illness, decreased milk production and increased veterinary costs, ultimately affecting food supply and public health. The #BovineTuberculosisAntibodyRapidTestCassette offers an effective solution for early detection of MPB70&83 antibodies in cattle serum or plasma. This lateral flow immunochromatographic assay is user-friendly, providing rapid results that enable timely decision-making and intervention. By facilitating the swift identification of infected animals, the test helps mitigate the spread of bovine TB, safeguarding herd health and enhancing food safety. Overall, this product represents a vital tool in the fight against bovine tuberculosis, contributing to the sustainability of livestock farming and public health protection. 🔎https://lnkd.in/gG2QuJ3s #BovineTuberculosis #CattleHealth #LivestockIndustry #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryCare #SustainableFarming #AllTest #Innovation

Myth: "You don't need to diagnose before treating your livestock; it's better to start treatment right away. Fact Skipping diagnosis and administering treatment on the spot may seem quicker, but it is injurious to your livestock. A proper diagnosis informs you about the health status of your livestock, leading to accurate treatment. Taking time to diagnose ensures the pathogens causing potential signs of disease you are noticing on your farm, like unusual mortalities, skin lesions, bulged eyes, etc., are identified correctly, avoiding loss of time and money. It's like finding the cause of a problem before fixing it, which is safer, more profitable, and more effective in the long run. Always diagnose before you treat. #Disease #diagnoses #fishfarmers #poultryfarmers #veterinarydoctors #DB4T

As health professionals, we are regularly taught to be careful with antimicrobial stewardship, using them wisely and only when absolutely necessary. Despite this, large amounts of antimicrobials are used in animal agriculture, presenting significant health risks for both animals and humans. 😯 This month's Journal Series article highlights that the majority of antimicrobials are used in livestock.🐄 The extensive use of these substances in farming contributes to antimicrobial resistance, raising serious healthcare concerns for animals and humans. 😷 Be sure to check out this month's Journal Series article to discover more about the implications of antimicrobial use in animal farming. Participating in the activity will earn you 3 free CPD points! 😁 Link: https://lnkd.in/dhQ2Ds_x #Antimicrobials #Healthcare #Nutrition #Plantbased #Animalfarming #OneHealth

This practice should be stopped

❗️ Update on HPAI in cattle in North America until 24th April 2024 The United States Department of Agriculture #USDA has confirmed #HPAI H5N1 virus detections: 🐄 33 dairy cattle premises in 8 states 🐓 8 poultry premises in 5 states 🐈 7 cases of infected cats living on cattle farms HPAI had already been recognized as a threat by USDA, however, the detection of this new distinct HPAI H5N1 virus genotype in dairy cattle poses a new animal disease risk since this genotype can infect both cattle and poultry. To control further spread several additional measures were taken such as: 🚚 Before interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at an approved laboratory. 📝 Owners of herds in which dairy cattle test positive for interstate movement will be required to provide epidemiological information, including animal movement tracing. 🧪 Laboratories and state veterinarians must report positive Influenza results.

A concerning surge in Bluetongue infection risk among livestock demands our immediate attention. 🐮🐑 This viral disease poses a serious threat, prompting urgent action from veterinarians and livestock owners alike. ℹ️ Stay informed, stay vigilant! Read our latest blog to understand the implications and proactive measures needed to safeguard livestock health. Let's spread awareness and take action! 💪 #LivestockHealth #BluetongueAlert #VeterinaryCare #StayInformed

Feeding cows with ground-up meat from various animal waste, a practice banned in Europe, could be a possible factor in the outbreaks of dairy cattle infected with H5N1 avian influenza. Europe began regulating the sources of protein fed to cattle after the outbreak of BSE ('mad cow disease') 30 years ago. In the US, the feeding of poultry litter to beef cows was a known factor in an outbreak of botulism in cattle. Hypothesizing that  similar scenarios could have occurred with H5N1 is not far-fetched. Not surprisingly, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) has stated, 'Because this infection in cattle is not the same as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), after thoughtful consideration and discussion with many experts, the AABP will now refer to this as Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV), which more accurately depicts it...' On a personal note, just reading this article makes me consider stopping milk consumption altogether. #influenza #avianinfluenza #birdflu #Texas #H5N1 #health #globalhealth #publichealth #medicine #CDC #WHO