The agent is a protozoon; Cryptosporidium parvum The organism has a complex life cycle that can take in a single animal host. It produces oocysts (diameter 4-6 micrometres) which are very resistant to chlorination but killed by conventional cooking procedures. Symptoms The incubation ...
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Aetiological agent of brucellosis is bacteria: Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis and Brucella suis Epidemiology They are Gram-negative, aerobic, non-spore forming, short, oval, non-motile rods that grow optimally at 37°C and pH 6.6-7.4. They are heat labile. Symptoms Incubation period varies and can take several weeks or months. ...
The salmonella is small, gram negative, non-spore forming rod. They are widely distributed in nature with humans and animals being their primary reservoirs. Salmonella food poisonings result from indigestion of food containing appropriate strains of this genus in significant numbers. The genus Salmonella are considered ...
From another popular Dairy Farmers Facebook group, several farmers ask with concern why their dairy cows are not coming to heat several months after calving. One farmer noted with concern that his cow refused to come into heat 15 ...
Running a dairy farm these days means embracing technology and investing in top-notch equipment and machinery. Having the right equipment and machinery can make a world of difference in your farm’s operations, making them more efficient and ultimately more profitable. With so many ...
When it comes to running a successful dairy farm, you can never downplay the role of skilled and dedicated workers. They ensure the productivity and efficiency of your farm operations. However, attracting skilled dairy farm workers can be a challenge ...
Temperature conversions between different scales can get pretty confusing at times. If you are used to using the Celsius scale to express your temperatures, you will most probably be thrown off the scale when the units are expressed in a ...