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Key Points for Disease Management in Late Dry Period of Dairy Cows
The late dry period refers to the period from the end of the early dry period to before calving. It is also commonly called the pre-periparturient period, that is, the 2 weeks before calving. When cows approach calving in the pre-periparturient period, improper feeding and management can make them prone to various diseases. Therefore, at this stage
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What are the key points for preventing mastitis in dairy cows?
Maintain environmental hygiene. 99.5% of dairy cow mastitis is caused by bacterial infection of 1 to 4 quarters, and these bacteria mostly enter through the teats. Therefore, attention should be paid to maintaining environmental hygiene. The cow bed should be designed reasonably, with enough bedding straw that is replaced in time; manure should be cleaned up promptly.
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Three key points to note when using medication in meat duck farming
Currently, raising meat ducks in rural areas is quite profitable, because the meat duck raising cycle is short. However, it is also very common for farmers to abuse veterinary drugs and use medication unreasonably in order to prevent and treat meat duck diseases. The current medication issues in meat duck production are analyzed and summarized below. 1. Fully understand veterinary drugs
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What are the key points to note during the brooding stage of free-range chickens?
1. Note the selection of breeds. Choose improved local chicken breeds. This way the chicks grow evenly, grow relatively faster, and have uniform feather color. 2. Note the indoor temperature. It should be 35°C to 32°C at 0-1 weeks of age, 31°C to 24°C at 2-3 weeks of age, and 23°C at 4 weeks of age to
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Prevention and Control Methods and Technical Key Points for the "Huaban" Disease in Sea Cucumber Aquaculture
This disease is also called "sliding board disease", "board-shedding disease" and "disintegration disease". It mostly occurs when barrel-shaped larvae metamorphose into five-tentacle larvae and in juvenile sea cucumbers after the larvae attach to boards. It is one of the most serious and commonly occurring epidemic diseases in the late stage of sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) seedling rearing. The disease is highly contagious and develops quickly
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Prevention and Control Methods and Key Technical Points for Fulminant Disease in Cultured Puffer Fish
[Symptoms of fulminant disease in puffer fish]The main symptoms of diseased puffer fish are congestion at the base of each fin and in the fin rays; in severe cases, the fin rays, upper and lower jaws, eyes, and the area from the base of the dorsal fin to the caudal fin all show severe congestion. Sometimes there is bleeding in the orbital cavity and exophthalmos (bulging eyes). In some cases the gills show varying degrees of decay with abundant mucus.
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Prevention and Control Methods and Technical Key Points for Feather-Pecking Disorder in Captive Hwamei Birds
The so-called hwamei feather-pecking disorder refers to a small number of hwamei birds during ordinary keeping that, due to various causes, bite off their own tail feathers, wing feathers, back feathers and so on, one by one (sometimes called self-biting disease), so that the tail feathers are sometimes pulled until they are bare and sparse, curled
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Key Points of Feeding and Management During the Molting Period in Hwamei Breeding
Feeding and management of the hwamei during the molting period: Like birds in nature, the hwamei molts once a year (those that molt poorly may molt twice), mostly during the 8th to 10th lunar month of the year (a few molt earlier or later), and the whole process ends after about 100 days.
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How to keep a Hwamei (Chinese Thrush) through the winter? Key points of winter feeding and management techniques
Feeding and management of the Hwamei through the winter: Before the start of winter each year, most Hwamei birds have molted into new feathers; this natural instinct and change of plumage are of great significance to the Hwamei's overwintering. In winter, when the weather is cold, the ambient temperature is very important to the Hwamei
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Points to Note on Feed Storage in Hwamei Breeding
To prevent hwamei feed from spoiling, the following points must be noted during feed storage: (1) Prepare in appropriate amounts. When preparing hwamei feed, the amount to be mixed should be determined according to factors such as the season and climate, the number of hwamei birds, and the type and nature of the feed. Generally, it is advisable to prepare an amount sufficient for about half a month to 1 month each time. Because hwamei birds have a very small appetite, feed should be prepared frequently. If too much is processed and prepared at one time, it is prone to mold and spoilage, fat deterioration, and the vitamins contained in the feed are very easily oxidized and destroyed. If repeatedly roasted and stir-fried, its flavor and nutritional content will also be reduced. Especially in the plum rain season, it is most prone to mold and insect infestation, so feed is best prepared fresh and used for a short period. In addition, each time food is added, it should not be too much; about enough for 3—4 days is advisable, and more should be added after it is eaten, so as to maintain the fresh taste of the feed.</p><p>(2) The containers for storing feed should have good air permeability. It is best to choose wooden boxes, cloth bags, bamboo baskets, etc. Some plastic bottles release certain harmful substances, so be sure not to use them to hold bird food. The utensils for holding egg millet should be placed in a ventilated and dry place, and during the plum rain season they can also be put in the refrigerator for storage. Each time food is added, half a cup is advisable; do not add too full, and develop the habit of adding frequently and checking frequently. If too much is added and it is too full, first, the hwamei bird is likely to scatter it with its beak and cause waste; second, the bird food is also prone to clumping and molding, especially the feed at the bottom of the cup, which clumps and molds fastest. In order not to let the hwamei bird scatter the food with its beak while eating, a bamboo tube used for holding food can have a semicircular opening cut in it, allowing the bird to put its head in to eat, so that it has no room to look around while eating.
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