Delivery of a Bull Dog Calf in a Crossbred Holstein Frisian Cow
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
A very rare case of bulldog calf in a crossbred Holstein Frisian cow from the rural area of Theni District in Tamilnadu was reported. This report would help in drawing the attention of animal breeders of Theni with respect to collection of sire and dam’s pedigree information before breeding of their cattle as the condition is hereditary in nature.
Evaluation of Challenges Faced by Nigerian Veterinary Laboratory Staff in the Diagnosis of Avian Influenza
This study was designed to evaluate challenges faced by the Nigerian Veterinary Laboratory Staff which militates against effective diagnosis of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Nigeria. The investigation was c...
Manipulation of Plant Growth, Development and the Composition of Essential Oils in Ocimum sanctum L. (Holy Basil) Using Exogenous Regulators of Plant Growth
The influence of exogenous regulators of plant growth and development on biomass yield, composition and amount of essential oils in holy basil, Ocimum sanctum L. , was investigated. Four exogenously applied...
Comparative Efficacy of Certain Plant Extracts against Menopon gallinae and Lipeurus caponis
Kerala has rich ethnobotanical background and herbal medicines have stood the test of time for their safety, efficacy, cultural acceptability and lesser side effects. Nevertheless, topical insecticides remain t...
Management of Gunshot Bullet in a Rescued Leopard (Panthera pardus)
A male leopard was rescued from free range area in Kangra Dist. of Himachal Pradesh in India after tranquillization with ketamine (8 mg/kgbwt) and xylazine (1.5 mg/kgbwt). The leopard was trapped in the body gripper trap...
Growth Performance of Ram Lambs Fed Different Roughage Based Total Mixed Rations
A 120 day trial was conducted on 24 growing ram lambs divided into four equal groups to study the effect of feeding different roughage based Total Mixed Rations (TMRs) on growth performance. The Total Mixed Rations (TMRs...