Injections in Pet Pigs and Pot Bellied Pigs
Written by: Dr. Paisley Canning Injection site: All injections should be: To locate injection site: Figure 1: Flatten your pig’s ear against their head. Figure 2: Flatten your pig’s ear against their head. Figure 3: Note where the gloved hand is pointing. The edge of the ear, where it contacts the neck, is where you…
Cattle Restraint Options
Written by: Dr. Paisley Canning Excellent Website on fencing/restraint design for highlands specifically: http://www.bairnsley.com/Yard%20Design.htm Locking/ sliding head gate/ catch inline with feeding area Drone footage of set of locking head gates https://youtu.be/AVOD5vG-2bA Single animal head locks/catches with gates Hoof Trimming Chute Conventional beef cattle chute (hydraulic or manual)
Herd and Flock Health: An important step in animal management
Written by: Bria Osborne, OVC 2026 Edited by: Dr. Paisley Canning Herd health or flock health is an important aspect of animal management. Herd health visits and programs aren’t just for large commercial herds. All herds of different species and sizes can benefit from a herd health program. What is herd/flock health? Herd health refers…
Skin Issues in Alpacas-what’s the “sitch” on the itch
Written by: Bria Osborne, OVC 2026 Edited by: Dr. Paisley Canning Common Causes of skin issues and their signs Mange Mange is a type of external parasite (mite) that lives and feeds on your alpaca. Mange is one of the most common reasons for skin issues in alpacas. Signs of mange include itching, papules (raised…
Heat stress in Alpacas- How to keep your alpacas safe in warm weather
Written by: Bria Osborne, OVC 2026 Edited by: Dr. Paisley Canning What is heat stress? Heat stress occurs when an animal’s internal temperature rises above normal levels due to high temperature and humidity in their environment. Heat stress is very dangerous to Alpacas and should not be taken lightly. Heat stress can lead to reproductive…
Internal parasites in alpacas
Written by: Bria Osborne, OVC 2026 Edited by: Dr. Paisley Canning A parasite is a tiny creature (usually a worm or a mite) that lives on or in your animal. Different species of animals are susceptible to different types of parasites. Parasites can pose a health risk to your Alpacas as they can carry diseases,…
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