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Anaplasmosis Anaplasmosis is a rickettsial disease caused by Anaplasma marginale .It is probably second in importance to ECF. Ways Of Transmission It is transm itted by; - The blue tick,Boophilus decoloratus, - And possibly also by biting flies. - It can also be transmitted by hypodermic needles,surgical instruments etc,used on more than one animal without being sterilised,and - In blood transfusions. Anaplasma is a parasite of the red blood cells,appearing as small,dark staining dots,mostly near the margin of the cell. Symptoms Of Anaplasmosis Below are the principal symptoms of Anaplasmosis; -High temperature - Anaemia - Jaundice - Sometimes constipation - In the advanced stages mucous membranes are pale and may be icteric (yellow) due to jaundice,because the liver is un

Medicated feed blocks are high energy feed and mineral supplement blocks containing Anthelmintic or dewormer.They are made from cheap,readily available and easily sourced materials. Advantages to the farmer opting for Medicated Feed Blocks; • 1#  Medicated feed blocks are a rich source of additional  nitrogen,minerals and energy to the animals. •2#. They  also assist in deworming the animals that feed on them. • 3#.Animals that feeds on these blocks grow faster,produce more milk,have increased wool growth and do not require routine  deworming. Materials Required For Making Medicated  Feed Blocks. The following  are the materials required for making  medicated feed blocks; • Molaases • Urea (ferterlizer grade) • Mineral premix • Maize germ (or other bulking agent) • Cement • Common table salt • Anthelmintic (for medicated blocks) The method is suitable for small scale production at home and where a mechanized mixture is not available. Below is a convection pict

Conatruction Of A Dairy Zero-Grazing Unit Many ocassions I have been asked on the plan of constructing a dairy zero-grazing unit,which also applies to  beef cattle. In the following post I would like to welcome those who has interest ,and those already in Dairy farming business, to take a look further before they start on the this project. Constructing a dairy zero grazing unit consists of the following structures,that must be incorperated to make it complete and to the standard #:1 FEEDING TROUGH(S) ~ The Feeding Trough(s) should be measuring; 3 Me tres long, 40Cm deep and 30 Cm wide. * It should be noted that while building water troughs the builder must use the ratio of cement to sand, and water proof cement at appropriate ratio of 1:2:3 i.e 1 bag of cement of 50kgs to 2 wheel barrows of sand ,to 3 Kgs of water proof cememts( water proof cement should be made in england #: 2 WATER TROUGHS(S)~ Water troughs makes the animals take w

A simple Method Of Making Hay Making Hay is one of the available technologies for feed conservation.This method involves transfering technology for the availability of feeds all year round.And its an important aspect for small-holder dairy farmer in the tropic regions. Lack of feeds all year round, both in quantity and quality is a major important constraints to animal production in the tropics.Crop residue and tropical grasses are usually low in protein and supplementation,which could increase ruminant animal prioduction. Requirements For Hay Making. To make hay,the following items must be put in place;  - Rhode grass(with special preference to Bomas Rhodes Grass)-Dry Matter. - Sisal Twine - Pegs(4pcs) -A small pit(Rectangular in shape. STEP BY STEP GUIDE - 1# First and foremost,cut Bomas Rhodes grass from the field,then allow it to dry in the open sunlight for about one to two weeks. - 2# Dig a rectangular pit measuring 60cm long X30cm X45cm height. - 3# Put

B ABESIA IN A Cow -( BABE SIOSIS ) B ABESIA IN A Cow -(BABESI OSIS) Babesia B igemina, is a disease caused by bl ue ticks( boophilus decolor aratus ) ,Babesiosis,Babesia bege mina Last saturday I observed and spotted an older cow in our ranch which was weak and didn't respond to my usual observation.In that regard I reported the matter speedily and I would like to outline everything regarding Babesia present in a dairy cow. What is Babesia ? Babesia is a cattle disease caused by protozoa- which is transmitted by blue ticks,Boophilus decoloratus.The disease is also known as "redwater"  because in advanced cases the urine is coloured red by haemoglobin released from ruptured red blood cells.It affects a wide range of domestic and wild animals e.g sheeps,goats,cattle,horses,pigs,dogs,buffalos etc. CATTLE-(B bigemina) {THE TERM BIGEMINA SHOULD NOT BE VERY STRANGE TO YOU,IT SIMPLY MEANS TWINS} Here is how it is... •Babesia parasites are easy to recognise in stained