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Calving in Cows: A Comprehensive Guide to Stages, Symptoms, and Treatment

Calving in cows is crucial in cattle management, influencing herd productivity and profitability. A successful calving process ensures healthy calves and minimizes complications for the cow. Understanding the stages of calving, recognizing signs of calving in cows, and knowing the appropriate calving in cow treatment strategies can significantly improve outcomes. This comprehensive guide covers everything […]

Understanding Stress in Pigs: Causes and Management

Stress in pigs can stem from various factors, with its impact depending on how the animal adapts. It can either lead to negative outcomes or serve as a means of resilience and conditioning. Stress typically progresses through three stages: mobilization (alarm reaction), resistance or adaptation, and exhaustion. Heat and Cold Stress Temperature extremes significantly affect […]

Gut Health in Swine: A Key to Optimal Performance

Gut health in swine is far more than just a process of digestion; it is the cornerstone of overall health, growth, and profitability in the swine industry. From nutrient absorption to pathogen defense, the health of a pig’s gastrointestinal (GI) system plays a crucial role in determining its health and performance. In this blog, we’ll […]

Ketosis in Cattle: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Ketosis in cattle, particularly ketosis in dairy cows, occurs when a significant energy deficit arises during early lactation. Managing ketosis in dairy cattle is a critical challenge for dairy farmers. This page aims to enhance understanding and provide insights into effective control strategies of ketosis in cattle. Always consult your veterinary surgeon for accurate diagnosis […]

Liver Fluke in Cattle

Liver fluke in cattle continues to be a critical topic in India’s livestock sector, with research showing prevalence rates as high as 80%. Liver fluke in cattle, or fasciolosis, is caused by the trematode parasite Fasciola hepatica. Fasciola hepatica not only impacts cattle but can also infect humans and various grazing animals. While all grazing […]

Loose Droppings in Poultry: Causes & Treatment

Loose droppings in poultry, often called wet droppings serve as an early warning of intestinal distress, offering valuable insights into the gut health of the flock. In commercial poultry, the normal intestinal transit time is relatively quick, ranging from 4-8 hours, which means serious issues can develop rapidly. Additionally, loose droppings in poultry can lead […]

Gut Health In Poultry: Natural Remedies to Maintain Good Gut Health

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of poultry plays a vital role in maintaining gut health in poultry. This specialized tube extends from the mouth to the cloaca, with its primary function being the conversion and digestion of food into basic components for absorption and utilization by the host. The GI tract serves as a selective barrier […]

Things to know about lumpy skin disease in cattle

Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle (LSD) is a viral illness affecting the cattle. Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is caused by the Capripoxvirus, which belongs to the Poxviridae family. Firm-raised lumps appear on the skin, mucous membranes, and sometimes internal organs. LSD is not transmissible to humans and poses no direct risk to human health. It […]

What is oxidative stress in animals especially in livestocks?

Oxidative stress in animals—everyone has heard about it, but very little is known what is the reason behind oxidative stress and how it can affect animals. This phenomenon is common among animals and humans too! Have you ever seen your animals losing their appetite, having pale or bluish gums, or having a muscle degeneration problem? […]

Drenching bottle for cattle and its importance

Before we discuss the drenching bottle for cattle, let’s first understand what cattle drench is and how it works. Cattle drenching means giving liquid medicine or supplements to cattle. You use a tube that enters their mouth and esophagus to treat cattle. People often use this method to get rid of internal parasites, such as […]

All you need to know about milk fever in cows

Calcium deficiency during calving, also known as hypocalcemia in cattle, paresis puerperalis, or parturient apoplexy, leads to “milk fever” in high-yielding cattle. This condition is one of the most serious metabolic diseases affecting bovines. Hypocalcemia in cattle often leads to other metabolic issues, including retained placenta, ketosis, mastitis, uterine infections, and fatty liver syndrome. This […]

Deep Litter System In Poultry: Advantages & Disadvantages

The deep litter system in poultry involves a bedding layer designed to protect your flocks and ensure their optimal health. This bedding, made up of materials like shavings, rice hulls, manure, feathers, and other components, serves as a comfortable base for the birds. However, factors such as poor ventilation, inadequate water management, and changing weather […]

Crafting a Symphony of Poultry Health and Production with Choline

Choline, a B-complex vitamin also known as vitamin B4, has been revived as a vital “feed additive” in poultry. As a lipotropic factor, choline aids in fat mobilization and prevents fatty degeneration. In addition to this, choline plays several crucial roles in the bird’s body. The metabolic requirements for choline are met through two main […]

Folliculogenesis in Poultry

In the global poultry industry, egg-laying production efficiency is a key economic factor. High productivity is determined by the number of ovarian follicles preparing for ovulation and the efficiency of the oviduct in converting ova into hard-shelled eggs. However, increasing the number of ovarian follicles involves several factors, including nutritional, pathological, managerial, and climatic influences. […]

Litter Management in Poultry

Effective litter management in poultry is crucial for ensuring optimal bird health. While producers prioritise proper nutrition and clean water to keep their poultry birds healthy, litter conditions in housing systems often go overlooked. Unfortunately, poor poultry litter management practices can lead to an increase in ammonia levels, which may cause health issues such as […]

Metritis in Cows: Types Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Metritis in cows or uterine infections in cattle are common, especially during or after parturition (the process of giving birth) of the cattle (also known as postpartum uterine infection in cattle). In this blog, we will be discussing in length the different types of metritis in cows, and what are the natural treatments available for […]

Sustainable Future: Our Journey at Natural Remedies

Sustainability is more than just a concept for us—it is the core of our mission. As global enablers of safe food, we operate with the highest level of care and responsibility to foster healthy, thriving communities. Our commitment to sustainability is integrated into every aspect of our operations, ensuring that we deliver effective phytogenic solutions […]

Mastitis in Cows: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

What is Mastitis in Cows? Bovine mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland, is the most common disease of dairy cattle that not only degrades the quality of milk but reduces the quantity as well. In the majority of cases, it occurs when microorganisms penetrate the teat through the teat canal. Most of the clinically […]

Natural Remedies: Securing the Future of Food and Feed Safety

Food and feed safety have become critical global concerns, especially as the world population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. This surge in demand for food brings forth one of the most pressing challenges of our future—ensuring both food safety and food security on a global scale. Also, each year, over 600 million […]

All you need to know about wooden tongue in cattle

What is Wooden Tongue in cattle? Wooden tongue, or actinobacillosis, is a bacterial disease in cattle that causes the tongue to become hard, swollen, and painful, making it difficult for the animal to eat or drink. The term ‘actino’ in the name, indicates that the inflammation caused by these bacteria results in the formation of […]

Importance of Weaning in Pigs

Weaning in pigs is the process of gradually transitioning piglets from a milk-based diet to a solid food diet. It is a very important stage in a piglet’s life. In the early hours after a piglet’s birth, the sow produces colostrum, which is later converted into mother’s milk that offers vital antibodies to protect the […]