GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR RABIES CONTROL(GARC) : ALL YOU NEED TO LEARN ABOUT RABIES.

 

GARC's mission is to prevent human deaths from dog-mediated rabies and relieve the burden of rabies in other animal populations, especially dogs. 

 The aim is to eliminate human deaths from dog rabies by 2030, by working with governments; veterinary, public health and educational experts; and communities to facilitate policy change and build capacity to eliminate rabies in areas hardest hit by the disease.

 End Rabies Now (ERN) is a GARC-coordinated communications campaign that aims to galvanize global support and funding to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. Education is very important in the zero by 30 campaign, get involved. 

 The End Rabies Now campaign goals are to:

1)Significantly raise the profile of rabies as a global health challenge that demands international attention and active support to save lives. 

2)Support the achievement of a target set out by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) that aims to end the epidemics of neglected tropical diseases by 2030. 

 3) Put rabies elimination on the agenda of foundations, donor governments and international institutions; thereby increasing available financial resources to stimulate action in rabies-endemic countries. 

 4) Gain the commitment of politicians to advocate for and support rabies elimination in endemic countries Create a platform to galvanize civil society groups interested in rabies control to present a united front against rabies.

Slaughterhouses as Sources of Data for Animal Health Intelligence.

 The value of meat inspection as an animal health and food safety surveillance tool has been recognized by a number of agencies and organizations, including, the European Food Safety Authority,because most food animals would eventually be slaughtered, slaughterhouses are considered a key element along the food production chain in which pathological data, information on the presence of pathogens, drug residues, chemical contaminants, and antimicrobial resistance may be measured. 

Slaughterhouses therefore represent an important control point for the early identification of potential problems that may have an impact on public health as well as on animal health and welfare.

 This  affirms the reason why proper operational protocols must be adhered to in abattoirs and slaughter houses. Slaughtering must be carried out in hygienic conditions coupled with proper meat handling and transportation to ensure wholesome beef is available to the populace.

Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely assessed for pain by veterinarians.

Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely assessed for pain by veterrinariians.Dogs which show fear or anxiety when faced with loud or sudden noises should be routinely assessed for pain by veterinarians, according to new research. Researchers believe that pain, which could be undiagnosed, could be exacerbated when a noise makes the dogs tense up or 'start', putting extra stress on muscles or joints which are already inflamed leading to and associated with a loud or startling noise. Animal behavioural scientists from the UK and Brazil examined cases of dogs which had developed a sensitivity to either loudness, different pitches, or sudden noises, and found that those which also had associated musculoskeletal pain formed a greater sensitivity to noise. The study suggested that that fear or anxiety about noise could be association between a fear of noises and underlying pain.

Technology Connecting Veterinarians with Clients.

Technology Connecting Veterinarians with Clients    .When Alisa Denney's horse became ill, she was hard-pressed to find a local veterinarian to examine him. “We don't have  anyone in this county, so I called a veterinarian I knew outside the area,” she said.

 At the veterinarian’s request, Denney sent a text detailing the horse's clinical signs along with photos of the animal and how much manure he produced throughout the day. “He gave me a short-term diagnosis, and told me how I could help the horse right away,” she recalled. “Then he referred me to an experienced veterinarian closer to home.

” Experiences like Denney's are becoming increasingly common as telemedicine—medical professionals using text and photo messaging and internet technologies to help patients—is allowing veterinarians to provide their clients access to a variety of veterinary services from the routine to specialized, all from afar. Veterinary medicine,connecting clients

VETERINARIANS AND ONE HEALTH .

THE ROLE OF VETERINARIANS IN ONE HEALTH. Happy one health day!!!One Health. Such a significant movement—and veterinarians are a vital part.Happy One Health Day! Every year on November 3, International One Health Day is observed around the world. Veterinarians and their teams are involved in many of the areas that fall under the One Health umbrella. You provide veterinary care for cats, dogs, horses and exotic pets to prevent zoonoses from spreading to their human families and to preserve the human-animal bond for as many years as possible. Vets know a lot about vector-borne and parasitic infections and how to prevent them, perhaps more than their counterparts in human medicine. Vets strive to ensure food safety and are at the forefront of combating antimicrobial resistance. Veterinarians work on technology and procedures that one day may translate to human medicine, or the converse; veterinarians also are working to adapt human medical advances to the veterinary field. The One Health connections is everywhere you look. When you see science bulletins such as “Flying Insects Are Disappearing at Huge Rates, And We Should All Be Worried,” you’re knowledgeable enough to understand the implications—and you see the connections. Or when you see news articles such as “Pollution linked to 9 million deaths worldwide each year,” you’re concerned about pollution’s effects on animals, as well as humanity—and you see the connections. Or when you read about current events like the deadly black plague outbreak in Madagascar, you know Yersinia is usually transmitted through flea bites and rodents are involved—and you see the connections. Should you ever doubt the importance of the role of veterinarians in One Health, please take just 13 minutes to watch this;

ANTIBIOTIC- FREE POULTRY PRODUCTION.

There’s no one, perfect solution for antibiotic-free poultry production, according to veterinarians at leading companies in the industry. Dr. Bruce Stewart-Brown, vice president of food safety and quality at Perdue Farms, and Dr. Jeff Courtney, director of veterinarian services at Pilgrim's Pride, and Dr. Brian Wooming, senior staff veterinarian at Cargill Turkey Products, shared their views on antibiotic-free production (ABF) issues ranging from training growers on antibiotic-free practices to using curative antibiotics in an ABF environment. They offered these advice at a workshop on judicious use of antibiotics ; read more @ wattagnet.com

VETERINARY MEDICINE: LIVER TREAT FOR DOGS.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: LIVER TREAT FOR DOGS. Dogs require protein to build the body and repair damaged cells thus they are an essential part of the diet.Protein can be sourced from plants and animals to be incorporated in dog meals. Protein sources that are of animal origin are beef, mutton, chicken,turkey ,liver,gizzard tongue,and eggs,while plant based protein will include beans and soy.The proportion of the protein varies with source and the inclusion in diet will depend on this amount.The use of protein in the body cannot be overemphasized,however the inclusion of this in diet must be proportional to dietary requirement,health status and age of dog. Protein make and repair cells,turn food to energy,create certain enzymes,hormones and antibodies.The metabolism of protein results in amino acids that are needed for proper body functioning and cell function maintenance. Liver is a protein source for dogs can be incorporated in diet at a rate of once or twice a week.Liver provides protein,fat and vitamin A.It is also a source of copper,iron,niacin,phosphorus and zinc. Liver treats are restricted to 1/2 servings per week because its very high in vitamin A,so as not to risk the possibilities of hypervitaminosis . Liver recipes may include boiled,fried,baked or steamed and stewed options.The liver to be used as treats must possess these qualities so that its nutritional value is harnessed.The liver must be clean,with no holes or nodules. It must not be brittle,discolored or have any odor.The liver must not have flukes,or worms and must not be turgid.It must not be filled with blood,jaundiced or doughy. Liver can be a supplement to a meal or as a healthy snack or a main meal.A liver recipe that is quick and easy is the fried liver treat,prepared as follows; 1) Get liver; wash and dice. 2)boil for some 2 minutes,then fry the liver cubes. This can be served with pasta/rice or just serve as liver cuts. The liver can also be boiled until very tender and pounded this can be incorporated in meals or used as stewing delicacy.Liver treats not only serve nutritional benefits but can be used as therapy in anemic patients,where liver extracts are of immense benefits. When next you are having a liver dish, toss fido his share he will love it.