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PubMed2002

Castration, other management practices and socio-economic implications for dog keepers in Nsukka area, Enugu state, Nigeria.

Structured interviews were used to obtain information from 258 respondents from among 625 people who were selected by stratified random sampling from villages in five of seven local government areas of Nsukka area. Information included gender and literacy status of the respondents, whether the respondents had (between 1990 and 1995) presented any of their dogs for castration, the comparative market value of the dogs, and dog use and owner preference for castrates in performance of such duties. Information on bathing, vaccinations, confinements, use of veterinarians and cultural and religious uses of dogs also were sought. Also, 208 (80%) of the respondents had their dogs castrated. Of the respondents, 23% were literate, 37% semiliterate and 40% illiterate. Of the 367 non-respondents, 63% were not available during the time of contact and 37% resented dog keeping and therefore refused to talk. About 958 dogs were owned by respondents, of these dogs, 56%, 27% and 17% were females, intact males and castrates, respectively. There was no association between the respondent's literacy status and dog-sex preference in performance of such uses as security, hunting, and "economic reasons". The three most-important reasons for dog keeping were security, pet and hunting. However, the use of castrates for security was favoured by most keepers irrespective of literacy status. Most of the respondents agreed that dogs are used as gifts and 72% of the respondents agree that dog meat is a protein source. Castration should be encouraged because of its market value. Usage was low of veterinary services, confinement, and bathing of dogs.

Animal Husbandry↗
PubMed1997

Interrelationships between herd management practices and udder health status using canonical correspondence analysis.

The relationships between the herd-level distribution of udder health measures (traumatic, physical, functional and congestive udder disorders, clinical mastitis and somatic cell counts (SCC) greater than 400 x 10(3) ml-1) and farm (general hygiene, milking practices and housing system) and aggregated individual characteristics were studied by canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). This is a correspondence-analysis technique in which the axes representing disease patterns are expressed as linear combinations of potentially explanatory variables. These main axes can be drawn so that the distribution of diseases for combinations of the main-explanatory managerial variables can be visualized. The type of quarantine for newcomers, type of animal housing, presence of shelter at pasture, use of udder towel before milking, milk production and loss of body condition after calving, were strongly correlated with udder health status. Mastitis and physical udder disorders were associated with the combination of no introduction of replacement heifers and low loss of body condition after calving. Congestive disorders were more common on farms when no quarantine for newcomers was combined with high loss of body condition after calving. Higher clinical and subclinical mastitis incidence risks were associated with the combination of no udder towel, loose housing with high animal density and high milk production. In most cases, clinical mastitis and high SCC were explained by the same covariates but with contrasting levels of those covariates.

Animal Husbandry↗
PubMed2002

[Treatment of diabetes mellitus: general goals, and clinical practice management].

Diabetes mellitus is associated with a marked increased of cardiovascular events. The treatment strategy of diabetes has to be based on the knowledge of its pathophysiology. Thus, insulin is essential for treatment of type 1 diabetic patients because there is a defect in insulin secretion. However, treatment of type 2 diabetic patients is more complex because a defect in both insulin secretion and insulin action exists. Therefore, the treatment selection will depend on the stage of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient. This article examines the general goals of the treatment and reviews the management of type 2 diabetes.

Administration, Oral↗
PubMed2000

Control of trichinellosis by inspection and farm management practices.

The prevention of human trichinellosis by proper meat inspection is a classic example of successful veterinary public health measures. The microscopic methods which have been used for more than a century to test pigs for trichinae were intended to prevent human disease. However, the value of these relatively insensitive direct detection methods, including trichinoscopy and pooled sample digestion, was debated as soon as more sensitive indirect (serological) methods became available. Two issues related to testing were discussed. First, should public health authorities endeavour to prevent all infections of humans rather than simply prevent the occurrence of disease, and second, would epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of the pig population on farms not provide a better control system to prevent human infection. This latter issue is of particular importance for those countries in the world where human trichinellosis acquired from farmed animals is absent and examination of pigs at the abattoir only results in negative findings. In countries where domestic pig infections are virtually non-existent, monitoring of Trichinella infection in wildlife could also contribute to understanding the infection pressure from nature to livestock. Trichinella-free pig farming is a feasible option for controlling this zoonosis, even in endemic areas. This approach provides an opportunity to combine good veterinary practice, in order to prevent animal diseases, with the prevention of Trichinella infection. All animals with access to the environment, or animals which are fed with potentially Trichinella-infected feed (swill, carcasses) will always constitute a public health threat, and must be inspected individually at slaughter (swine, horses, wild boars). Finally, it is important to recognize that trichinellosis is a world-wide problem that needs continuous public health attention. If no control system exists, for whatever reason, the public should be educated not to consume improperly cooked meat.

Animal Husbandry↗
PubMed2001

Effects of different management practices on preweaning and early postweaning growth of Alpine kids.

Two sets of 40 dairy goat Alpine kids (3-9 days of age) were used to determine effects of group versus individual pens, preweaning access to forage and different milk feeding restriction regimens on preweaning and early postweaning growth. Treatments in the first experiment were: C1: individual pens; C2: two kids per pen; P: group pen; and PF: P plus free access to alfalfa hay. Treatment did not affect ADG gain in the 8-week preweaning phase (167, 173, 167 and 168g per day; S.E.=4.5) or in week 1-12 (137, 134, 149 and 128g per day for C1, C2, P and PF, respectively; S.E.=6.7). Treatments in the second experiment were: AL: ad libitum milk intake with two meals in week 3-8, then 50% of intake on the preceding few days with one meal in week 9-10; R-1X and R-2X: 75% of intake on the last few days of week 2 with one or two meals, respectively, in week 3-8, then, 50% intake with one meal in week 9-10; and R-2X-1X: 75% intake with two meals in week 3-6, then 37.5% intake with one meal in week 7-10. Milk DM intake in week 1-10 was greatest (P<0.05) among treatments for AL (174, 115, 128 and 113g per day for AL, R-2X, R-1X and R-2X-1X, respectively). Starter diet DM intake (g per day) was 51, 78, 72 and 143 in week 7-8 (S.E.=16); 138, 194, 165 and 249 in week 9-10 (S.E.=15); 343, 396, 388 and 417 in week 11-12 (S.E.=47); and 508, 530, 489 and 539 in week 13-14 (S.E.=38) for AL, R-2X, R-1X and R-2X-1X, respectively. ADG (g per day) was 139, 120, 119 and 131 in week 1-10 (S.E.=7) and 105, 109, 123 and 117 in week 11-14 (S.E.=16) for AL, R-2X, R-1X and R-2X-1X, respectively. In conclusion, although group pens and forage access may not enhance ADG of artificially reared dairy goat kids by promoting early dry feed consumption restricted feeding regimens can yield preweaning and early postweaning ADG comparable to ad libitum milk intake. Also, feeding milk in restricted amounts once daily appears feasible, and a second reduction in milk intake in the latter part of the suckling phase may further stimulate dry feed intake.

Journal Article↗
PubMed1999

Gastroesophageal reflux: practical management of a common, challenging disorder.

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs in 2 distinct forms that differ in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, natural history, and therapy: mild GER (with no or minimal esophagitis) and classic, severe reflux (at risk for erosive esophagitis). A minority of subjects (< 20%) have the classic, potentially severe pattern of GER caused by reduced lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure and prolonged acid reflux, particularly at night, but also during the day. Evaluation and management must be catered to patients with this pattern of reflux. In contrast, symptoms in mild reflux (the majority) often occur during the day after meals in an upright posture (upright reflux); resting LES pressure is usually normal (reflux episodes are related to transient relaxation of the LES) and little reflux occurs at night. Acid reflux, which occurs mostly during the day, overlaps with the normal range and esophagitis is rare; however, symptoms can be distressing. Optimal management is controversial because no outcome trials have been conducted to address management in primary care settings. However, clinical clues can help differentiate mild and severe reflux and guide management decisions. This article provides a detailed approach to current management of GER syndromes.

Anti-Ulcer Agents↗
PubMed1999

Improvement of cattle productivity through rapid alleviation of African animal trypanosomosis by integrated disease management practices in the agropastoral zone of Yalé, Burkina Faso.

Investigations to identify the causes of high mortalities in cattle in the agropastoral zone (ZAP) of Yalé started in March 1993. African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) was found to be the major constraint, with incidence rates exceeding 30%, justifying a tsetse control programme, which started in March/ April 1994. The treatment of all cattle at bimonthly intervals with deltamethrin 1% pour on and the display of 1500 insecticide impregnated targets during the 6 months of the dry season each year helped to reduce the tsetse populations (Glossina tachinoides and G. morsitans submorsitans) by more than 90%. In less than 7 months, the incidence of AAT dropped below 5% and remained there throughout the intervention until June 1996, in spite of an increase to 3 months in the interval between the treatments. Mean PCV values increased significantly from 26.5-30.9%, before, to 30.7-36.3% during the intervention. The improvement in the overall health resulted in a resumption in fertility and milk production, allowing the sale of dairy products in Léo, thus creating a gross income of about $US3/day for the Fulani women.

Animals↗