Sharada Veterinary Services

28/09/2025

Rashin Kwarewa A Likitancin Dabbobi

Ina ta yawo a Shafukan Facebook sai na ga wani rubutu game da wani likitan dabbobi na bogi da ya je ya yi wa garken awaki maganin ƙwari, ya bar su kwance. Bisa ga bayanin da na samu, ya yi amfani da Nitroxynil (Fluconix) ya kuma ba su tsakanin 3ml zuwa 5ml. Abin takaici, awaki 33 daga cikin 35 s**a mutu.

Sai na shiga sashen sharhi(Comment), na ga yadda mutane s**a fara zagin aikin likitancin dabbobi, abin da ya matuƙar bani tausayi. Na bar rubutun na ci gaba da dubawa, sai na ga wani labarin daban inda wani mai kiwon karnuka ya bawa ƙaramin kare mai watanni 4 allurar ivermectin 3ml ta hanyar IM (intramuscular).

Akwai kuma wani lokaci da na yi rubutu a TikTok, sai wani yaro ya yi sharhi cewa shi mai ND a Animal Health ne, yana kuma son ya zama likitan dabbobi. Na duba bayanansa, sai na ga abin mamaki — ya rubuta Veterinarian a shafinsa. Na shiga na duba rubuce-rubucensa, sai na ga inda yake yi wa karnuka allura da magani, ma’ana yana aiki kamar likita. Na koma na tambaye shi a kan sharhinsa, me yasa ya sa Veterinarian a shafinsa, sai ya ce saboda yana son ya zama likitan dabbobi. Na yi mamaki ƙwarai 😂🤲🏼.

Abin da mutane da yawa ba su sani ba shi ne, kusan kashi 90% na waɗanda ake kira likitocin dabbobi ba likitoci ba ne. Akwai matuƙar yawaitar Quacks fannin nan a Najeriya. Yawancinsu masu kiwon karnuka ne, ko kuma masu karatun fannin da ya shafi dabba amman basu da kwarewa. Tabbas, sun iya yi wa dabba allura da magani, saboda sun kalli likita yana yi. Wani lokaci suna aiki a matsayin vet assistants ko kuma suna ganin likita yana magani, sai su je su yi amfani da wannan magani da irin wannan kashi ba tare da sanin dalilin da yasa likitan ya yi amfani da shi ba. Likitan dabbobi ya san abin da magani yake yi, sanadin amfani da shi, lokacin da bai kamata a yi amfani da shi ba, yadda ake lissafa kashi, da tsarin yadda yake aiki a jiki....

Za muci gaba........

20/04/2025

RINGWORM AND CATTLE PRODUCTION.

Causes:
Fungal infection (commonly Trichophyton spp.)

Effects:

Circular, hairless, grayish patches on skin

Itching and skin thickening

Spreads easily among animals and to humans (zoonotic)

Prevention:

1. Isolate infected animals

2. Disinfect equipment and barns

3. Ensure good ventilation and hygiene

Treatment:

1. Apply antifungal creams (e.g., miconazole or clotrimazole)

2. Use iodine or lime sulfur dips

3. In severe cases, consult a vet for systemic antifungal medication

Note: Natural remedies like garlic paste or aloe vera can help in mild cases.

19/04/2025

Emergency Care for a Newborn Animal That Is Not Breathing

After a difficult birth, some newborn animals may struggle to breathe due to weakness or fluid in their lungs. Immediate action is necessary to help them breathe properly. Please follow these steps carefully:

Assist with Breathing
If the newborn is having trouble breathing, gently hang it upside down and rub its chest. This encourages fluid to drain from the lungs and exit through the nose.

Drain Mucus and Fluid
Hold the animal by its back legs for about one minute to allow mucus and fluid to drain from the lungs. For small animals, you can gently swing it in a circular motion to help expel the fluid from the nose.

Use the Mother’s Back for Support
Place the newborn over the mother’s back with its head facing downward. This position also helps drain fluid from the lungs.

Stimulate Coughing
Insert a small piece of clean, dry grass into the animal’s nostril. This usually causes a cough reflex, which can help clear the airway and stimulate breathing.

Encourage Suckling
Ensure the newborn begins to suckle from its mother as soon as possible. The act of suckling triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin in the mother, which:

Stimulates milk flow from the udder.

Helps contract the uterus and expel the placenta.

If the animal still does not begin to breathe or shows signs of distress, contact a veterinary professional immediately.....

03/08/2024

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀
𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is a critical procedure for diagnosing and monitoring health in domestic animals. It involves drawing blood from a specific vein using a needle and syringe or a vacutainer system. The choice of site and equipment depends on the species, the volume needed, and the purpose of the blood draw.

𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Tail Vein: Most common, Retro-Orbital Sinus, Saphenous Vein
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Tail Vein: 25-27 gauge
Retro-Orbital Sinus: 25-27 gauge
Saphenous Vein: 25-27 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 0.1-0.5 mL.

𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Ear Vein: Common, Jugular Vein, Marginal Ear Vein
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Ear Vein: 22-25 gauge
Jugular Vein: 18-22 gauge
Marginal Ear Vein: 22-25 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 1-5 mL; up to 10 mL if needed.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Wing Vein: Commonly, & Jugular Vein
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Wing Vein: 22-25 gauge
Jugular Vein: 22-25 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 1-3 mL; up to 5 mL if necessary.

𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Caudal Vein: Commonly used.
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Caudal Vein: 25-27 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 0.1-1 mL, depending on the species and size.

𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Cephalic vein (forelimb), Jugular vein (neck), Saphenous vein (hindlimb)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Cephalic: 22-25 gauge
Jugular: 18-22 gauge
Saphenous: 22-25 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 1-5 mL; up to 10 mL if needed.

𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Jugular vein (neck)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞: 16-18 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 10-20 mL; larger volumes if needed.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: Jugular vein (neck), Coccygeal vein (tail)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Jugular: 16-18 gauge
Coccygeal: 18-20 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 10-20 mL; larger volumes if needed.

𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: Jugular vein (neck), Cephalic vein (forelimb)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Jugular: 18-22 gauge
Cephalic: 20-22 gauge

14/07/2024

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06/12/2022

EGG SHELL QUALITY PROBLEMS AND CAUSES.

1. Pale shelled Egg
The degree of brown color in the egg shell is determined by the quality of deposited pigment in the cuticle.

Causes:
Infectious bronchitis, Bird age (older hen), High stress in the flock, Egg Drop Syndrome, Use of chemotherapeutic agents (i.e. sulfonamides and nicarbazin)

2. Pink Eggs
The egg appears to be pink or lilac due to the association between the cuticle and an extra calcium layer.

Causes:
Stress, Excess calcium in the feed

3. Dirty Eggs
If the egg shell is stained by f***s, it is important to avoid feed ingredients which cause wet and sticky droppings.

Causes:
Wet droppings, Large amounts of
indigestible compounds in the feed, Poor gut health, Electrolyte imbalance/saline water

4. Blood Stained Eggs
Usually from pullets in early lay, eggs are contaminated by smears of blood from a pr*****ed cloaca, vent pecking, or cannibalism.

Causes:
Overweight pullets, Pullets coming into lay Sudden, large increases in day length, Poor hygiene: Cage, trays, belt pick-up system

5. Shell less Eggs
Laid without a shell layer, these eggs are protected only by the shell membrane.

Causes:
Immature shell gland, Disease: Avian Influenza, NDV, infectious bronchitis, Egg Drop Syndrome, Inadequate nutrition: Calcium, phosphorus, manganese, or vitamin D3

6. Soft shelled Eggs
Laid with an incomplete shell, only a thin layer of calcium is deposited on the shell membrane.

Causes:
Excessive phosphorus consumption, Heat stress, Bird age (older hen), Saline water, Mycotoxins

7. Cracks
This problem includes hair line cracks, star cracks, or large cracks that result in a hole in the shell.

Causes:
Heat stress, Saline water, Bird age (older hen), Inadequate nutrition:
Calcium and vitamin D3, Mycotoxins

8. Corrugated Eggs
Characterized by a very rough, corrugated surface, these eggs are produced when plumping is not controlled and terminated.

Causes:
Heat stress, Saline water, Bird age (older hen), Poor nutrition, especially calcium and vitamin D3
Mycotoxin

9. Wrinkled Eggs
Eggs with thinly creased and wrinkled surfaces.

Causes:
Stress, Infectious bronchitis
Defective shell gland, Overcrowding

10. Pimpled Eggs
Classified by small lumps of calcified material on the egg shell, the severity of pimples depends on the foreign material present during the calcification process.

Causes:
Bird age, Strain of bird
Inadequate nutrition

11. Calcium Coated Eggs
An extra layer of calcium can be seen all over the egg or on just one end.

Causes:
Defective shell gland, Disturbances during
calcification, Excess calcium in the diet

12. Calcium Deposits
These eggs are classified by white, irregularly shaped spots deposited on the external surface of the shell.

Causes:
Defective shell gland, Disturbances during calcification
Excess calcium in the diet

13. White Brown Speckled
With smaller speckles than calcium deposits, these eggs may be laid down before or after the cuticle is formed.

Causes:
Defective shell gland, Disturbances during calcification
Excess calcium in the diet

14. Mottled Shells
When placed in front of a light, the translucent areas appear mottled or glassy as a result of the shell’s failure to dry out quickly.

Causes:
High humidity in the shed, Disease and mycotoxins, Manganese deficiency, Overcrowding

15. Body Checked Eggs
The egg is cracked in the shell gland pouch and then repaired before lay.

Causes:
Incorrect lighting, Stress, Bird age (older hen), Overcrowding

16. Broken and Mended
A diagonal break occurs during formation and is mended again before lay.

Causes:
Stress during calcification

17. Misshapen Eggs
These eggs are too small or large, round instead of oval, or differ from normal shapes.

Causes:
Immature shell gland, Disease: Avian Influenza, NDV, infectious bronchitis, Egg Drop Syndrome, Stress, Overcrowding

18. White Banded Eggs
If two eggs come into contact with each other in the shell gland pouch, normal calcification is interrupted. The first egg retained in the pouch will have an extra layer of calcium seen as the white band marking.

Causes:
Stress, Changes in lighting

22/12/2021

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03/07/2021

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Best wishes!

10/09/2020

Dr. Grace Kia thanks for this wonderful effort...

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09/05/2020

Dear Vets.

What brings about cannibalism in Poultry.

Discuss on the

* Causes
* Treatment
* And prevention

04/05/2020

Best site for(I.M) Intramuscular injection.