ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY.

Animals have been known to impact health of humans. Dogs and cat are the common therapy assistants but new insights show that all animals have a role to play in health of man. A cat in a home with an elderly keeps such patients alert and healthy,the minimal movements in the house to feed the cat,a stroll in the garden and even the gentle snuggling of the cat on the lap with light stroking gives life to the patient. Dogs visit old people,sick children and they spread so much love that patients have recorded tremendous improvements.Dogs aside from been companions and rescue dogs,they also impact heaith. Dogs are trained to know sugar levels in diabetic patients,which come in very handy in diabetic patients. Animals are great to have around. read more here ;.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/278173.php

MALARIA PROTEIN USED FOR CANCER TREATMENT.

Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to the malaria parasite because it produces a protein that binds readily to a sugar molecule in the placenta. This same sugar molecule is also found in most cancer cells; researchers have shown it is possible to attach anticancer drugs to the malaria protein and use it to deliver them precisely to tumors by targeting the sugar. While the fact that the same sugar molecule (a type of chondroitin sulfate) is found in both the placenta and most cancers is not surprising - since both have cells that grow fast - the evidence for this has only surfaced recently, as senior author Mads Daugaard, an assistant professor of urologic science at UBC, explains: Once the team discovered that the malaria parasite uses a protein it produces called VAR2CSA to embed itself in the placenta, they immediately saw the potential to use the process as a way to target cancer drugs to tumors. Read more;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300939.php

VITAMIN C AND COLORECTAL CANCER.

Vitamin C ,a nutritional supplement with potent anti oxidant properties has been identified as a cure for certain forms of cancer. Colorectal cancer which is prevalent and difficult to treat has been found to respond to vitamin c oxidation,thus giving another reason to take vitamin c.The vitamin is found in high levels in oranges, and using about 300 oranges ,there has been a reaction on the tumor cells. Read more http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/302220.php

AFRICAN ELEPHANTS AND CANCER IN MAN.

Anew study indicates that successful cancer treatment can be studied and analyzed from reaction of elephants to cancer cells.The research revealed that elephants possess at least 20 copies of a major tumor-suppressor gene called TP53, while healthy humans only have one copy, with two alleles (gene variants) inherited from each parent. People with LFS only inherit one functioning allele of the TP53 gene, according to the team, putting them at a 90-100% lifetime risk for cancer. The researchers explain that the TP53 gene plays role in the response to DNA damage by triggering a form of cell death called apoptosis via the p53 protein. Compared with human lymphocytes, the researchers found that elephant lymphocytes were subject to p53-induced apoptosis at higher rates. Based on their findings, the team suggests the additional copies of the TP53 gene and increased p53-induced apoptosis in elephants have evolved to protect them against cancer. Read more; http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300639.php

MICROSCOPE MADE FROM SMART PHONES.

Learn how smart phones are simplifying disease diagnosis;http://news.sciencemag.org/africa/2015/05/microscope-made-smart-phone-diagnoses-deadly-african-parasite

FECES TO ENERGY # WORLD TOILET DAY.

Feces can be used as an alternate source of energy.The same technique of using animal waste to biogas is applicable to human waste.This study extols more value from the waste-wealth programme. http://news.sciencemag.org/environment/2015/11/human-feces-developing-world-could-power-millions-homes

HOW DEEP EARTH WATER MAKES DIAMOND AND OIL.

Interesting??? read how new study uncovered how diamonds and oil are formed by various interactions under pressure with rock and water. http://news.sciencemag.org/space/2015/11/how-buried-water-makes-diamonds-and-oil

GUT MICROBES GIVES ANTICANCER TREATMENT A BOOST.

Gut microbes have been discovered to give a boost to anticancer drugs. A recent study explains the method of typing gut microbes to reduce tumor growth,the study can be read here; http://news.sciencemag.org/chemistry/2015/11/vitamin-c-kills-tumor-cells-hard-treat-mutation

AGRIBUSINESS: VITAMIN C CAN KILL TUMOR CELLS.

AGRIBUSINESS: VITAMIN C CAN KILL TUMOR CELLS. Vitamins have always been advocated as an essential supplement for growth and maintenance of health.The varieties of vitamins have been associated with various functions especially cancer prevention and cure.Vitamin c has been studied in-depth and the cancer treatment potential have been analyzed. A recent study shows the potency of vitamin c to treat cancer; http://news.sciencemag.org/chemistry/2015/11/vitamin-c-kills-tumor-cells-hard-treat-mutation. This is another reason to take more fruits or increase your vitamin c supplement

Understanding Equine Eyelid Disorders

Understanding Equine Eyelid Disorders

DEWORMING ADULT HORSES.

Deworm adult horses to prevent resistance of worms to the drugs.

STARTING A BUSINESS IN A SECTOR OF THE POULTRY VALUE CHAIN

Chicken processing and packaging into various products. Processing broiler chickens and canning them in oil,soy sauce,tomato or just brine. The broilers are processed; washed,diced seasoned and boiled. The diced products are then packaged in oil,tomatoes,soy or just salt water.These are then packaged in cans,labelled and sold to stores. The canned chicken is a handy meal for growing children, its a great travel meal as its cooked already ,just warm and serve.Read this The business can be a cottage business or large scale depending on machinery and other logistics,but its a profitable venture. https://veterinarymedicineechbeebolanle-ojuri.blogspot.com/2019/01/veterinary-medicine-emerging-viruses-in.html https://veterinarymedicineechbeebolanle-ojuri.blogspot.com/2015/12/egg-powder.html

POULTRY INFORMATION ON THE MOVE.

Check out updates in app;http://ibuildapp.com/new.simulator.php?app=1817954 Information about poultry health,care drugs and vaccination protocol,available at your finger tips.Get latest info on app; better to be safe than sorry.

Does My Horse Have a 'Cold'?

Does My Horse Have a 'Cold'?

FEELING BLUE!!!

Horsy conversation!!! feeling blue. A little bit under the weather? cold and chills??, fever??? Can you help???

ANHIDROSIS !!!

photo credit.Erica Larson. This is a condition in horses that prevents them from sweating after exposure to exercise or high temperature.This condition is very fatal especially in working horses,where the sweat-cooling-evaporation process is absent.The horse cannot regulate the body temperature when exerted or in hot environment.These horses are referred to as non sweaters and are handled with care.The non sweaters are identified and isolated,they should be kept in well ventilated stables that are fitted with fans to ensure cool air is circulated.The non sweaters are not used for strenuous exercises and walked out in cool evenings and not on hot environment. Signs of anhidrosis are 1)dry flaky skin.2)loss of hair. 3)poor appetite 4)fatigue.5) low consumption of water 6) absence of sweat even after exercise. Treatment is only management/ supportive care. Stable horse in cool environment,fix fans in barns to cool the horses down.

THE THREAT OF THE WEST NILE VIRUS.

The disease is prevalent in Africa,but has been observed in the U.S; read more http://www.thehorse.com/features/35412/west-nile-virus-in-u-s-horses?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=farm-barn&utm_campaign=11-08-2015

HORSE POOP ANALYSIS!!!

Horses health status can be analyzed from behavior,temperament, poop nature,nature of coat,posture and color of mucous membrane.The horse health can be evaluated based on constituency and appearance.Horses should give about 8-10 of manure daily,these should be well formed but the fecal balls should break easily. Signs of ill health deduced from poop; 1) if the fecal balls are dry,hard and solid that does not break easily; the horse is constipated and should be provided with more water. Dry fecal balls with traces of blood also suggests constipation. 2)when mucus is not in the poop ,its an indication of irritation in the gut such as bacterial infection. 3)poop with pieces of straw,hay or grain indicate the horse is not chewing.The feed passes through the body fast,this indicates a dental issue. 4) when eggs are discovered in feces, a worming exercise is indicated. 5)when poop is very loose,the feed has high grain content or the horse feed has too much salt; this will result in watery diarrhoea.

COLIC IN HORSES.

COLIC IN HORSES; YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE!!!! Colic refers to any pain or discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract.The common causes are overfeeding, underfeeding, poor dental health, inadequate consumption of water , excessive consumption of water after exercise and changes in the quality and quantity of feed. The structure of the equine stomach predisposes it to colic hence adequate care must be ensured in horse management; the stomach of the horse is small and without muscles ,the stomach is connected to the small intestine where breakdown of food occurs and the digested matter is further metabolized in the cecal before the waste is expelled.Feed consumed in large quantities within a short period of time will not move rapidly into the small intestine, its the fermentation of feed in the stomach that results in distention with gas resulting in colic pain,which could be fatal if there is a twisting or turning of intestines,resulting in displacement of abdominal structures. The signs of colic in horses are pawing ,chewing and kicking at abdomen,dog -sitting posture, restlessness,getting up and sitting down,sweating ,dullness and refusal of feed and water. Flared snares,depression,cool extremities,depression,lack of bowel movement and reduced/absent gut sounds. Treatment depends on severity and whether surgery is necessary; 1) analgesic.2)sedative.3)lubricants/laxatives. When pain is not resolved after analgesic use,surgery will be necessary to correct it. HOW TO PREVENT COLIC. 1)do not overfeed. 2)give enough roughage. 3)avoid excess grain feeding. 4) proper dental health,to ensure proper chewing of feed to prevent gobbling. 5)do not feed on ground. 6) make dietary changes gradually. 7)de worm regularly; blockage in large/small intestines can also cause colic.6

HORSES AND WORMS.

Worms are usually found at a low percentage in horses that are on pasture because they usually pick up worm eggs. Horses that are not dewormed usually have high percentage of worm load which robs them of nutrients,energy and blood loss.Horses with heavy worm infestation suffer damage to intestines which result in malnutrition,chronic digestive problems,poor performance and colic. Horses with worm infestation are usually dull, weak,have potbellied appearance,rough coat and frequent episodes of colic.Horses should be dewormed once in 3 months,the deworing products are safe and easy to use. The deworming products are powdery,pellets,paste and liquid preparations; the worm preparation could be specific or a broad spectrum mixture that will take care of wide varieties of worms.Fecal examinations must be carried out at regular intervals to determine worm load, worm varieties and resistant/prevalent strains in the farm,so that appropriate drugs are used.