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Kenya Women Veterinary Association To Conduct Population Control For Cats, Dogs.

 

Kenya Women Veterinary Association To Conduct Population Control For Cats, Dogs.A delegation from the Kenya Women Veterinary Association (KWVA) led by Chairperson Dr Marilyn Karani is in Turkana County for a cats and dogs’ population control exercise as part of zoonosis disease control activity in Kakuma. 

 The activity will take place from Thursday, March 17, to Saturday, March 19, 2022 and it will include surgical population control of dogs and cats through neutering and spraying as well as vaccination of dogs and donkeys. 

 Speaking during a courtesy call on Deputy Governor Peter Lotethiro in Lodwar, Dr Karani said Turkana West had been targeted due to statistics showing prevalence of zoonotic diseases in the Sub-County. 

 She urged the County Government to continuously train experts in the field to increase the number of skilled human resources which was critical for sustainability of the programme. 

She was accompanied by KWVA Committee Member, Dr Ruphline Margaret. The team is in the County which kicks off a five-year partnership campaign to eradicate rabies and hydatid diseases in the County.

AGRIBUSINESS: HOW TO USE YOUR PHONE TO CREATE WEALTH IN AGRIBUSINESS.

Phones have become a necessity now if you are to stay on top of your game and make money. Phones have made running business so easy, you can practically carry your business in your hands.

 The phone is a must have in agribusiness.The phone can be used in the following ways to boost productivity and consequently generate wealth.

 The phone can be used to 1) Schedule appointments, write to do lists, and store contacts . It can be used to place an order, advertise your products and even receive cash for goods sold.

 2) A picture  says more than a thousand words. A phone with a good camera advantage will give you an added advantage when you are advertising your products on line.
 A phone with a great camera view to help report any case on your farm using pictorial logs, also recording of an incident ongoing before the vet arrives on site is another advantage .

These pictures and video can be used as evidence for insurance claims.

3)  Messaging: this is not limited to ordinary texts, whats App is a great way to showcase what is happening on your farm. Creation of wealth just got easy with the use of short codes and broadcast messaging advantage of Whats App that allows you to advert your products to a vast number of clientele.

 Building a brand at zero cost is now possible, all you need is a good camera to post daily pictures ,and activities of your business on your social media handles and promote on different forums such as xxxx, pppp, yyyy,e.t.c An app on your phone is a reliable tool in agribusiness.

Yucca Root Can Improve Digestion and Relieve Arthritis Pain.

Yucca( cassava) Root Can Improve Digestion and Relieve Arthritis Pain. Yucca (CASSAVA )root possesses chemistries that add powerful medicinal activities to the veterinary herbalist’s goodie bag. Among these chemistries are sarsasapogenin, smilagenin, and various other compounds that are loosely known by the herbal/scientist community as "phytosterols." Herbalists theorize that phytosterols serve the body by stimulating and assisting the body in the use and production of natural corticosteroids and corticosteroid- related hormones. Unlike corticosteroid drugs such as prednisone, yucca is thought to work in concert with natural autoimmune functions of the body – actually supporting immune system functions as opposed to shutting them down. It can be reasonably hypothesized that the natural, corticosteroid-like actions of yucca may play a role in the body’s natural production of growth hormones, which in turn may contribute significantly to the accelerated growth and production we see in animals that receive it in their food. And although this theory has not been established as "fact" by the scientific community, we know that yucca is very safe in the diet when fed in moderation and in a sensible manner. What all of this means is that yucca can be a very useful natural remedy in the treatment of arthritis.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: Behaviors of Traumatized Dogs and How to Handle them.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: Behaviors of Traumatized Dogs and How to Handle them. Dogs feel happiness, sadness and all different emotions and sensations but triggered in a different way. Dogs response to trauma are all different and will respond to different situations in different ways. For example, some dogs can deal with trauma and seem completely fine, but some can’t, and sometimes with a situation not related to the trauma..the dog “loses it”. Same goes with the severity of the reaction, some dogs are badly affected, others just slightly affected and some dogs do not seem to be affected at all, there is no possible way that we can generalize and say all dogs respond the same. It is sad to say, but not all dogs have a good start in life, and for some, it can be more than simple neglect. It can be an abused dog or mistreated and this can have consequences dog’s behavior, social skills, and the way how interacts with people and other dogs. If you know up front your new pet has a traumatic background, you should make the transition as comfortable as possible. Try to create a routine with simple things like feeding it at the same time every day, giving it space for the most part and, if you have children, make sure they don’t overwhelm the dog… at first can make a big difference. Do the introduction to other pets slowly, not all at once, and if noises seem to upset him/her, keep the volume to a minimum until the dog adjusts. Animals adapt very easily to the external environment, so many will adjust with nothing more than a loving and supportive environment. But if the trauma is severe, it will be better to use the professional intervention of a certified animal behavior that can determine the best method to deal with a specific issue. Tips to deal with Traumatized Dogs. 1) Find a safe place for your dog in your house. A dog crate or his preferred spot for your dog with a dog bed will develop a clear structure of safety. This is the safe place for your dog, do not create a negative experience in that area, for example: don’t take a crate as a punishment to enclose your dog for something wrong that he/she made. 2)Avoid any situation that causes the dog fear A traumatized dog facing a stress situation can feel fear, and the fear is reinforced by the reaction to the trauma exposed, so then the fear to the same recurrent scenario can become stronger and so on. 3)Do not confront its fears or force the dog in any way If you feel you can’t manage how to help your dog the best way is to approach to a professional where he slowly and gradually can be desensitized to its perceived fears. A dog trainer specialized in dog behaviors and fear aggression will be very useful. 4)Have fun with your dog Do as much with your dog that he/she enjoy as possible. Having fun with your dog will help to increase the trust and confidence in you. 5)Never punish a fearful dog Sometimes we can misunderstand that the reaction to a trauma can be just fear and show obedience and behavior issues not listening commands. Remember, a punishment may up the fear for the dog and instead of just looking fearful it may start to react with aggression. 6)Watch your dog’s body language Dog’s body language Always take attention for signs of stress such as leash puller or pusher behavior, slower or faster movement, freezing, lip licking, yawning, etc.

VETERINARY MEDICINE::10 MOST POPULAR WRINKLY DOGS THAT WILL BRING ADORABLE CUTENESS TO YOUR LIFE.

VETERINARY MEDICINE::10 MOST POPULAR WRINKLY DOGS THAT WILL BRING ADORABLE CUTENESS TO YOUR LIFE. The Chinese Shar Pei takes the first spot in any list of the wrinkly canine breeds. Aside from having the most wrinkles, what makes them even more charming is the fact that they carry their wrinkles with utmost pride. The Chinese Shar Pei is a small and dog-shaped bear. These Chinese doggies are also very serious, loving, and loyal. If you wish to hold this furry friend in your arms all the time, it is recommended that you train your pet from a very young age. This is because these canines respect and appreciate their personal space. But, in spite of their gentle and docile appearance, don’t be surprised if your Shar Pei becomes very protective. They also need specific care since their skin is extremely delicate and is prone to bacteria. This is because moisture tends to accumulate in the areas in between their wrinkles.The Chinese Shar Pei is renowned worldwide for their expressive faces and superb wrinkles and their wonderful tongues of blue-black color. Pug takes the biscuit as far as cute is concerned. They have amusing scrunched up foreheads and faces that make them look like they are very worried tiny canines. But, for all you know, these funny looking small wrinkly dogs might just be laughing their heads off at you. Pugs are popular options for people living in apartments since they cannot handle lots of exercise because of their flat faces’ shape. Similar to the English and French Bulldogs, Pugs are brachycephalic canines. In turn, it means that owners should keep a close eye on the diet and weight of their pet throughout their lives. If you carefully look after the special needs of Pugs, caring for them is very easy. Their short coat sheds yet they have modest grooming requirements. Due to their big love for people, you also have to be careful in getting your Pug used to being alone so that he will not develop too much anxiety if left behind.continue

3D printing facilitates innovate surgery in veterinary medicine for blue macaw..

A prosthetic titanium beak has been manufactured using 3D metal printing and implanted on Gigi, a blue macaw (a genus of the parrot family). This unusual prosthetic saved Gigi’s life, as macaws are unable to eat solid foods without a beak. A team of veterinarians, together with 3D printing experts from the Renato Archer Technology and Information Center (CTI) in Campinas, Brazil, developed an implant solution. The successful operation took place at the Animal Care Center in Ipiranga near Sao Paulo. The artificial beak was created thanks to the cooperation of three specialists. The team, dubbed the “Avengers,” was comprised of veterinarian Roberto Fecchio, 3D designer and facial-reconstruction specialist Cicero Moraes, and veterinary dentist Paul Miamoto. The “Avengers” are pioneers in the use of 3D printing technology for saving the lives of wild animals, and previously made a new shell for Freddy the turtle and a beak for an injured toucan. These prosthetics were made of plastic. In Gigi’s case, however, plastic wasn’t suitable. Macaws use their beaks to open seeds and break other hard shells, so their beaks need to be extremely long-lasting and strong. See more

VETERINARIANS AND DESIGN TEAM GIVE LIZARD 3D PRINTED PROSTHETIC LEG.

Whenever someone asks exactly what it is 3D printing is doing that’s so important, I’m torn between which examples to share first. With impacts occurring in so many sectors, from the space industry to automotive and construction, and far more, there are countless stories offering evidence as to exactly why this technology is important. The medical realm, however, is where you find the most compelling cases, and if you are one of those individuals today who have had their lives improved or that of a baby or family member saved, then what 3D printing means to you is something most of us can’t even imagine. People around the world are reaping the benefits, as well as discovering an endless outlet for creativity. But while the human element and quality of life is a strong focus, certainly don’t discount our priority on making sure that pets and wildlife get in on this goodness too. 3D printed prosthetics in the human realm are becoming much more accessible and affordable thanks to volunteer groups like e-NABLE, providing replacement limbs for children in need all over the world from Uganda to Ghana and far beyond. And should you think that the goats, sheep, chickens, kitties, cockatoos, and dogs are being forgotten, well check earlier posts. Now, that long list has a new favorite in the form of a semi-aquatic caiman lizard who, sadly, lost a rear leg to cancer last year. lizard Hiss Majesty is 16 years old and has a devoted family at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. In trying to re-create a new leg and foot for this amazingly adorable creature—who patiently sits while they cover his foot in molding materials—the team, consisting of 3D designers, animal care specialists, and veterinarians, is certainly exhibiting a true labor of love, because it would seem that getting the perfect fit for those stubby little legs is not an easy task. They’ve tried ten designs so far for the right rear foot, with trial and error going strong, but with improvements in each iteration. Translating the good rear left leg into a shape for the missing one, the team has used molding techniques and experimented until they have a nice collection. The use of flexible plastics that they have created so Hiss Majesty might have better mobility seemed like a likely choice for a prosthetic, along with the use of very lightweight silicone. The most recent top pick for Hiss Majesty is a 3D printed model with perfect chunky little toes and a prosthetic insert that’s like a sock for a nice tight fit. He’s a quiet guy, Hiss, and the team isn’t sure how much the prosthetic, or the one they pick for him, will improve his life, but they are certainly going the extra mile at the 3D printer with the goal of fabricating a prosthetic that has as much joint-like movement as possible. With eventual plans to change his name to ‘Bionic Hiss Majesty,’ they continue to forge ahead and it would seem they are copiously honing their design and printing skills for the reptilian world. “The goal for this is to see if we can get something that will actually work and use that as a tool in the future to improve animal care,” said designer Kristen Neria, who helped develop the prototypes. This last prototype is much more flexible and lifelike—and promising—but they are continuing to explore the use of molds and 3D printing technology for further, even more advanced designs. Neria says their priority is definitely on emphasizing the movement of joints, and they may even start experimenting with titanium. Hiss Majesty certainly has a twinkle in his eye and while everyone is hard at work trying to give him the prosthetic of the future, it would seem he’s pretty happy with the amount of attention he’s getting in the process, whether his foot is encased in plastic, silicone, or nothing at all. [Source: Chicago Tribune]

A PET-CAMERA- IN A-SMART-BALL.

Changing the way ,we keep our pets busy. Introducing PlayDate, the world's first truly interactive pet camera. Playdate lets you play with your dog or cat from anywhere in the world, via our smart ball and our mobile app. Use the camera inside the ball to see your pets as well as the environment around them.You can control PlayDate's smart ball remotely from your iOS or Android device after downloading our free app from the App Store or Google Play. Imagine being able to play with your dog when you're not at home: read more at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/playdate-world-s-first-pet-camera-in-a-smart-ball#/

VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGY.

South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology staff members gathered to see the unique patients: a long-tailed macaque monkey and a ring-tailed lemur. Clad in scrubs of different hues, the intrigued staff members surrounded Dr. Andrew Greller as he examined Igor the monkey and Baraka, the lemur. The pair are residents of Primarily Primates, a sanctuary for abandoned and abused animals located in far West Bexar County. At the reserve, Igor kept bumping into things and sweeping his hands in front of him, as if he couldn’t see. A scattered row of warts, like erasers atop pencils, hung under his brow, possibly the source of the problem. For Baraka, the problem was a grape-sized growth jutting from the side of his left eye. After the 25-year-old macaque’s regular veterinarian, Dr. Valerie Kirk, sedated him at the veterinary opthalmologists’ office, Greller leaned over the mammal known in science terms as Macaca Fascicularis and snipped away the warts that caused the macaque’s eyes to droop. After using an indirect ophthalmoscope headset to look in the retina, Greller said Igor’s retina looked normal and the lack of sight could be a neurological issue. Most dogs that come to the office have advanced eye disease. The biggest challenge is having a comprehensive knowledge base on all of the different species presented, especially since they can’t tell me about their eye problems,” Greller said. The most challenging case to date came two years ago when he removed a porcupine quill from the back part of an English springer spaniel’s eye. He had to surgically cut eye muscles to remove the quill, but the dog still maintained a bit of vision after the operation. The obvious signs of eye problems are squinting, which can be a sign of pain; a bloodshot eye; or a foggy, blue eye. Greller‘s fascination with ophthalmology can be traced back to third grade. An ophthalmologist helped him when a classmate threw glitter into his eye. The specialist numbed his eye to take out the tiny bits to prevent permanent damage. Greller was marveling at his latest patient, lying on pads and folded towels. It was the first lemur he had ever treated. Under an intense beam of overhead light, Greller shaved fur from around the sedated lemur’s open, orange eyes with battery-operated clippers. “It’s a very cool retina,” he said, before cutting away the bulbous mass on the side of Baraka’s eye. Kirk sent the lid tumor off for analysis. “I’m pretty confident we got all of it,” Greller said. “It’s most likely a benign tumor.” source; NZ herald

VET SAVES GOLDFISH BY REMOVING BRAIN TUMOR.

Dr Tristan Rich of Melbourne’s Lort Smith Animal Hospital performed the incredible surgery to remove the tumor from Bubbles, with hopes of the fish being able to return home to his loving owner. The surgery wasn’t an easy one with Dr Rich first having to figure out how to perform surgery on a fish out of water. Dr Rich set up three buckets of water, two with varied doses of anesthetic and another with clean water for the recovery unit. “Bubbles went for a swim in the bucket with knock-out anesthetic and once he was asleep, we ran a tube from the maintenance bucket which was being oxygenated into Bubbles’ mouth so the water washed over his gills,” said Dr Rich. “We worked quickly to remove the tumor and sealed the wound with tissue glue,” he said.Fortunately the surgery was a success and Bubbles went straight into recovery.“Once that had set, Bubbles was placed in the recovery unit and given oxygen. He was also given injections with long-acting pain relief and antibiotics,” Dr Rich said.“Soon afterwards he took a couple of breaths on his own and started swimming around.” Bubbles is a much-loved goldfish and a big part of his family.The animal hospital uploaded a video of him swimming around happily post-surgery.Goldfish can life up to 30 years so his owners hoped he still had many happy years ahead. It’s not the first time Dr Rich has rescued a goldfish before, the vet became a bit of a local hero when he rescued George the goldfish in 2014 and his efforts have seen an increase in goldfish patients to the animal hospital. Source; Yahoo 7 news.

FARMERS ROLE IN REDUCING MALNUTRITION AND OBESITY.

obesity and malnutrition have become serious problems in the developing world.High calorific food and poor cuts of meat high in fat are more available, and people do not need to work physically as hard to produce it.Professor Jonathan Rushton, of the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London, called it a "wicked problem".You have significant numbers of people who are undernourished and an increasing number of people who are overweight...It's an indication that something is not right with our system.Professor Robyn Alders, University of Sydney "If we feed our pigs ad lib they will get too fat to stand up, but we are doing that to ourselves," he said at a conference at Sydney University, called Resetting the Australian Table: Adding Value and Adding Health.Professors of sociology, economics, veterinary science and foreign aid, paediatricians, soil scientists, and plant breeders, gathered to nut out the problem at interdisciplinary level. "You have ongoing significant numbers of people who are undernourished and an increasing and significant number of people who are overweight," she said."It's an indication that something is not right with our system."Global average meat consumption has nearly tripled in 50 years and people are increasingly disconnected from its production."It's probably been given a boost since the 1960s with increased productivity from grain based systems," said Professor Rushton."So our grain crops started to be more productive, which have gone into pigs, poultry and cattle systems."If you look at the growth in production of meat, we've gone from 25 kilos consumption of meat to 62 kilos per person per year globally. "There's a disconnect between the urbanised population and food systems."Professor Rushton said just as farmers care about what they feed their animals, they should care about how their food is processed."Food production is driven by powerful companies, driven by profit motives, which need to have more social responsibility," he said."Urbanised consumers are dependent on a food system they know very little about. Chicken has been marketed as a healthy, low fat meat, winning the National Heart Foundation's tick of approval and Australian consumption has doubled to 43 kilos per person a year.But Dr Dixon she told the conference that "we are contradictions" and are buying the wrong chicken.Coated in batter and deep fried, chicken's goodness was undone . Read more here;http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-20/obesity-and-malnutrition-need-joined-up-thinking/6710870

HOW TO TRAIN DOGS TO AVOID SNAKES.

A vet, a dog trainer and a snake wrangler have teamed up for a unique series of training sessions aimed at teaching dogs to avoid potentially deadly snake encounters.Veterinarian Dr Shey Rogers hopes to see fewer clients this year.We had all of our dogs bitten by the same snake. And one of them actually got bitten twice in two weeks, so we were definite that we didn't want to have to go through that again.Dr Shey Rogers, Youngs Siding veterinarian Her Youngs Siding practice on Western Australia's south coast has become a meeting place for local dog owners eager to trial snake avoidance training."Basically my philosophy is prevention is better than cure," Dr Rogers said."I'd rather not see dogs come in here with snake bites and then have to treat them." Dr Rogers engaged Perth-based dog trainer Seth Pywell and snake wrangler Marcus Cosentino to run the sessions after all three of her dogs were bitten by a snake, one of them fatally, on her family property earlier this year. "We had all of our dogs bitten by the same snake. And one of them actually got bitten twice in two weeks, so we were definite that we didn't want to have to go through that again," Dr Rogers said."It was a very emotional process and a very expensive process as well.Venomous and non-venomous species are used in the training, from the placid Tiliqua Rugosa (shingleback lizard) to the deadly Notechis Scutatus (tiger snake) But it is not just dogs that are in need of protection : read more here,http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-25/protecting-pets-and-wildlife-training-teaches-dogs-avoid-snakes/6973094 Snake avoidance training is a relatively uncommon practice in Australia.Over two sessions, dogs are exposed to a range of reptiles and are taught to associate the creatures with a low-level electric shock delivered by a remote training collar.When a dog goes for it, it’s generally the bobtail that will come off worse.Marcus Cosentino, snake wrangler. The theory is that the next time the dog sees or smells the same reptile, it will avoid all contact.During training sessions, dogs are rewarded with treats when they choose the right behaviour."The dog's natural response is that of investigation," Mr Pywell said."We're teaching the dogs that investigation brings consequences and if they avoid it, it brings rewards."

2-LEGGED DOG GETS WHEELCHAIR FOR MOVEMENT.

- A puppy born without his front legs is rolling into a new life with the help of a new 3-D printed wheelchair.Tumbles was rescued from the cold when he was just 2-weeks-old, according to Friends of the Shelter Dogs in Athens, Ohio. The little guy has been able to adapt and scoot across the floor using his nose and back legs, but a veterinarian recommended he be fitted for a cart so he can build muscle in his back legs more naturally. The puppy got a new lease of life by using a wheel that allow movement easily.See more here;http://abc7.com/pets/meet-tumbles-2-legged-puppy-gets-3-d-printed-wheelchair/1085244/

APPS,PETS AND VETS.

Vets,pets and apps ,this combination is a new industry that has opened up massive opportunities for other businesses.See how the million dollar company works; http://www.informationweek.com/healthcare/mobile-and-wireless/fit-fido-10-apps-to-keep-pets-healthy/d/d-id/1297550

Reconstructive surgery in dog with cleft palate.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dog-with-cleft-palate-gets-help-from-human-surgery/