Guidelines for Layer Cages

Guidelines for Layer Cages

Birds are easy to maintain. No birds are underfoot.
The eggs on the floor are eliminated.
The eggs are clean.
Culling is expedited.
Broodiness is eliminated
In most instances, less feed is needed to produce a dozen eggs.
More pullets can be placed in the space provided on the floor of the house.
Internal parasites are eliminated.
Labor requirements are usually very low
Improved egg/feed ratio
Data recording is easy and accurate

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Mastitis in Dairy Animals

Mastitis in Dairy Animals

These are the basis of most treatment regimens. There are two options: intramuscular antibiotics, classical mastitis tubes, and systemic antibiotics given intramuscularly or subcutaneously.

Intermittent antibiotics should be the first-line treatment for cows with mild, uncomplicated mastitis in the same quarter. When more than a quarter are affected, systemic antibiotics should be used when the toddler changes or the cow becomes ill. Aggregate therapy, along with both systemic and intramuscular antibiotics, may increase the rate of bacteriological treatment but should only be used based on your veterinarian’s advice.

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