PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COMMON LIVESTOCK DISEASES
CONTENT
- Prevention of Livestock Diseases
- Control of Livestock Diseases
Introduction
The problems of livestock diseases pose a lot of challenges to livestock production systems. There is need to evolve or engage improved animal husbandry practices to prevent or control diseases associated with livestock production.
Prevention of Livestock Diseases
The following measures and methods are used to prevent livestock diseases:
1. Controlled Breeding
This is the use of disease resistant animals for breeding purposes. Healthy animals are also used for mating or reproductive purposes.
2. Good Nutrition
Good food and clean water should be served to animals always. The diet must be balance to allow the animal build up immunity against diseases. Use of mineral salts lick should be encouraged in ruminant animals.
3. Sanitation and Good Hygiene
The animal’s environment is very important. Faeces of animals should be clean out routinely. Remove dirty bedding materials, wash the wall and floor well with soap and water or disinfectant.
4. Stocking Density
Overcrowding should be discouraged.
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