QUARANTINE STRATEGY FOR NEW HORSES.

Horses are adorable and fun to be around,but when there is an health issue its a different ball game altogether. Stable managers,horse lovers must follow strict bio security protocols for the safety of their animals.When buying a new horse, or a horse is coming over to your stables you need to quarantine them for about 10 days,this is after you are sure of vaccination history e.t.c. The quarantine area on your farm is very important,see how to manage a new horse;http://www.thehorse.com/articles/27924/creating-a-horse-quarantine?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=in-depth&utm_campaign=09-18-2015

BIO SECURITY TIPS TO KEEP HORSES SAFE.

Bio security measures are simple but effective protocols that must be practices to keep infectious agents out of farm facility and also to control spread of diseases in cases of outbreaks. These protocols are simple and easy to comply with, each facility will need a programme tailored to their needs/function.The bio security measures can only be effective if the horses have been vaccination and given other required medication. Bio security can be discussed broadly on these levels,which are further sub divided to mini levels. Bio security is based on 1) isolation. 2) clean,wash and disinfection .3) waste disposal. Isolation basically deals with restriction of visitors to stalls, keep your horses away from strange horses, make your barns/stables rodent proof e.t.c Cleaning,washing and disinfection of tools,implements, stalls,walls, carriages,floors e.t.c.The proper disposal of waste is vital to the success of any bio security protocol. Horses need care everyday so dont wait until there is an incidence, because it will be too late. check out more http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32882/10-biosecurity-tips-from-top-equine-health-experts?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=in-depth&utm_campaign=09-18-2015

ALERT!!! DOG BREEDERS.

http://www.idexx.co.uk/pdf/en_gb/smallanimal/reference-laboratories/SAH_PCR_Hip_Dysplasia_in_Labrador_Retrievers.pdf

FOOD PANTRIES AND FOOD SAFETY.

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/11/study-food-pantries-have-room-for-improvement-in-food-safety/#.VjkNOrerSM8

TIPS FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS.

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/11/food-safety-tips-for-people-with-diabetes/#.VjkKLrerSM8

ULTRASOUND AND VETERINARY MEDICINE.

The Draminski range of scanners are easy to use and highly functional.These scanners are light,portable and used in various species for various functions.The dog breeders have an effective tool in the scanner as ovulation detection.This promotes accurate mating periods especially with bitches with silent heat. There are a lot of products to choose from; http://www.draminski.com/vet/ultrasound-scanners/draminski-4-vet-mini/

MYCOTOXINS AND HORSE FEED.

Mycotoxins in horse cause health issues,and as such feed must be thoroughly checked to prevent diseases. http://www.thehorse.com/articles/36231/life-threatening-fumonisins-in-horses?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=nutrition&utm_campaign=08-10-2015