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Larvae could replace soy in livestock diet
According to Wageningen Livestock Research, larvae of the black soldier fly grow well on unused waste streams such as catering waste or pig manure, which are currently not yet permitted to be fed to insect larvae. Doing so allows for the use of nutrients that until now ended up in the incinerator...Read more -
Intestinal Parasites & Deworming
Worm infestations are a common cause of diarrhea and can cause impactions (blockage of the intestine) and colic. New research, and a fresh look at old research, is showing that intestinal parasitism continues to be a problem for horses. We are finding that our continual use of dewormers has helpe...Read more -
Horn fly resistance observed in organic Holstein cattle
Some Holstein dairy cattle, especially those with white coat coloration, are able to naturally fend off the horn fly, a parasitic insect known to cause stress and disease in grazing cattle. New research at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences investigates. The findings, said lead r...Read more -
Genetic contact tracing could help curb TB outbreaks
Routine analysis of bacteria in cattle and badgers could help manage early spread of costly disease, research shows. The novel use of genetic contact tracing to identify the source of a bovine tuberculosis outbreak could signal a new approach in managing the disease, a study suggests. In response...Read more -
From meadow to plate could cultured meat made from grass replace animals
Researchers at the University of Bath have successfully taken grass from the university’s campus and used it to create a scaffold that animal cells can attach to and grow on. The resulting tissue has the potential to be used both as lab-made meat and as human muscle tissue to repair or replace ti...Read more -
Comparative pharmacokinetics of levamisole-oxyclozanide combination in sheep and goats following per os administration
Abstract Since there is no registered anthelmintic drug available for use in goats, extra-label use of drugs is a common practice in most countries. The aim of the present study was to compare the pharmacokinetic disposition of levamisole (LVM)-oxyclozanide (OXZ) combination in sheep and goats fo...Read more -
Fog Fever
Also known as Acute Bovine Pulmonary Edema and Emphysema (ABPEE). Fog fever is an acute pneumonia of adult cattle which occurs within four to 10 days of moving from an over grazed pasture or dry feed, to a fresh, lush green pasture. The condition develops rapidly. It typically occurs in Autumn, f...Read more -
Ethiopians encouraged to replace beef with chicken
To limit increasing methane emissions, Ethiopia’s government is promoting smaller livestock aimed at encouraging the consumption of chicken instead of beef. The government has further prioritised the agriculture sector to boost rural employment opportunities, increase exports and assist it...Read more -
Domestic cats drive spread of Toxoplasma parasite to wildlife
New UBC research suggests free-roaming cats are likely to blame in the spread of the potentially deadly Toxoplasma gondii parasite to wildlife in densely populated urban areas. The study — the first to analyze so many wildlife species over a global scale — also highlights how healthy ...Read more -
Dog parasite is developing resistance to treatments
Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion animal world. They use their hooklike mouths to latch onto an animal’s intestines, where they feast on tissue fluids and blood. Infected animals can experience dramatic weight loss, bloody stool, anemia and lethargy, amon...Read more -
Dairy beef trial to reveal eating quality potential
A research project is underway led by Charles Sturt University, in conjunction with Meat Standards Australia (MSA), Teys Australia, Dairy Australia, Northern Co-operative Meat Company and Manildra Meat Company, to study the impacts of genetics, nutrition and management on the performance and eati...Read more -
Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers
A few simple steps can help cattle producers become more effective in battling respiratory disease in their herd, get full value of any vaccine they purchase and possibly increase their operational profit in the process. Studies show respiratory disease in cattle – also known as BRD, shipping fev...Read more -
Cat bacteria treats mouse skin infection, may help you and your pets as well
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine used bacteria found on healthy cats to successfully treat a skin infection on mice. These bacteria may serve as the basis for new therapeutics against severe skin infections in humans, dogs and cats. The study, published in eLif...Read more -
Calf Pneumonia
Calf Pneumonia Cause Calf pneumonia is a major problem in dairy and beef herds. It is a multifactorial disease, and the most common post-mortem diagnosis in calves between one to five months of age. Infectious agents involved include Mannheimia haemolytica, Haemophilus somnus, Infectious Bovine ...Read more -
Calf Diphtheria (Necrobacillosis)
What is calf diphtheria? There are two forms of calf diphtheria. The most common is an acute oral (mouth) infection, usually seen in calves less than 3 months old. The second form is usually seen in older calves and affects the larynx (or voice-box), Both forms are caused by the bacteria Fusobact...Read more -
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea(BVD) BVD is a common cause of respiratory and reproductive issues in the herd. It is a economically important disease in many countries, and problems realted to the disease are thought to be increasing in some areas. Although a disease in itself, BVD causes a number of tra...Read more -
Boosting the rumen for better digestion
For the agricultural industry, ignoring the terms “emissions”, “carbon” or “greenhouse gases” is no longer an option as there is an increasing focus on reducing them. For many producers and nutritionists it is a challenge to know how to maintain performance and profit ability while reducing overa...Read more -
2021 Chongqing Fangtong Veterinary Medicine & Feed Innovation and Development Summit Forum Was Held Successfully
From October 18 to 19, 2021, Chongqing Fangtong Animal Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Fangtong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. held “2021 Fangtong Veterinary Medicine & Feed Innovation and Development Summit Forum”. More than 300 leaders, experts and partners from home and abroad ...Read more -
Fangtong Participation In The 10th Leman China Swine Conference 2021
From October 20 to 22, 2021, The 10th Leman China Swine Conference & 2021 World Swine Industry Expo was held in Chongqing International Expo Center. Despite of the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, the conference still attracted many guests, exhibitors and visitors from afar. The total exhi...Read more -
Fangtong Held The 3rd Marketing Meeting in 2021
From October 15 to 16, 2021, Chongqing Fangtong Animal Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. held a two-day marketing meeting with the theme of “Hard work, Accurate planning and resolutely completing objectives”. More than 40 marketing managers and technical service managers from all over the coun...Read more -
Abomasal Parasitic Nematode Ostertagia influences dairy rumen microbiome
Ruminants can be fed on human-undigestible plant biomass due to the symbiotic relationship they maintain with the microorganisms that inhabit their rumen. The microbiota (collection of bacteria, protozoa, and fungi) is able to ferment complex polysaccharides in the feed, producing volatile fatty ...Read more -
10 things to keep in mind about lungworm before turnout
Preventing lungworm outbreaks this grazing season must be made a priority ahead of turnout, says MSD Animal Health veterinary adviser Dr Kat Baxter-Smith. “A change in grazing patterns and weather conditions has had a drastic impact on lungworm infections throughout the entire UK,” explains Dr Ba...Read more -
Research shows genes could offer resistance to Campylobacter
Research has identified genes in chickens that could offer resistance to harmful bacterial commonly found in poultry and could inform ways to limit the risk of associated food poisoning in people. The study, led by a team from the Roslin Institute, Edinburgh, has identified a large number of gene...Read more -
New foot-and-mouth disease strain detected in Namibia
A new strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which was first detected in Zambia in 2019, has now been identified in Namibia. Authorities believe that the strain may have entered the country due to the illegal cross-border movement of cattle between Namibia’s Zambezi region and Zambia. The first ...Read more
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