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Maintain Proper Storage Conditions. Keep moisture in stored grain below 12-13 percent to stop the development of aflatoxin. Also keep insect activity to a minimum. Cooling the grain below 60 degrees F with outside air as soon as temperatures permit is beneficial in arresting the development of insect populations

appetite loss in animal

The organisms that cause actinomycetoma are soil or plant saprophytes that gain entrance to the skin through abrasion or traumatic implantation. Streptomyces griseus, an organism generally considered to be a saprophyte, was cultured bacteriologically

Vaccination is widely practiced on commercial pig units, and is often very effective at controlling neonatal colibacillosis. Maternal vaccination is effective against neonatal infections, although no single vaccine can guarantee protection against all strains

Rabbits with venereal spirocthetosis are effectively treated with parenteral (never oral) penicillin.

Puppies that are mildly affected with anasarca have the highest chance of survival and your veterinarian will probably suggest that the puppy be hospitalized while undergoing treatments. Puppies that are severely affected with anasarca are generally recommended for euthanasia. Limit salt intake to reduce the swelling associated with anasarca

Recovery from anything but the mildest tendon injury can take from nine to 12 months. A severe tear will take longer to heal than a moderate strain, and an older horse will probably heal more slowly than a younger one. Placement of injury and the horse's discipline matter, too.

Treatment includes immediately ceasing the aflatoxin contaminated feed and providing livestock with a quality diet with an appropriate level of protein

The symptoms of leptospirosis includes 1. High fever 2. Headache 3. Chills 4. Muscle aches

Affected rabbits may show clinical symptoms of reproductive failure such as abortion or still-born young. As the disease progresses the doe may become anorexic, depressed, lethargic and begin to lose weight. Blood in the urine (haematuria) may develop as well as bloody vaginal discharge.

Vaccination is the most reliable means of preventing botulism losses in these areas. Whenever possible, cattle should be vaccinated well before any suspected period of risk. Vaccinating well before the ration is introduced is recommended. Various effective botulism vaccines are available.

Administering an oral fluid therapy to treat or prevent dehydration, as well as administration of antibiotics, will be part of the plan for eradicating the infection. In more severe cases, a plasma transfusion may also be necessary

Treatment consists of antibiotics This disease generally clears up on its own. In some cases, antibiotics may be required.

burnetii was selected as the heat treatment indicator organism for pasteurization before the significance of Listeria monocytogenes was known.

The infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) virus belongs to the group of herpes viruses. It causes in cattle a severe disease predominantly in the upper respiratory tract. Morbidity rate is 100 percent, mortality - depending on hygienic and other factors - ranges from 0-15 percent.

vaccines as well as determine the efficacy of different treatment options including ribavirin and other antiviral drugs.