• Potential Chicken Health Challenges

    …sanctuary residents, it is not uncommon for farmed animal sanctuaries in colder climates to rescue individuals who are suffering from frostbite. Additionally, certain circumstances may result in a current resident…

  • Care Recommendations For Calves

    …complications that can arise when neutering an older calf or mature male cow (also called a “bull”), but individuals with health issues may need to wait.  Depending on regional laws,…

  • Potential Horse Health Challenges

    …most animals, horses can become prone to arthritis as they get older. Arthritis can also be caused by injury, infection, malnutrition, and a lack of space to move freely. Symptoms…

  • Spaying And Neutering Pigs: A Health Imperative

    …years after the procedure, even when the procedure is done at an early age. At What Age Should A Pig Be Spayed Or Neutered? The bigger and older a pig…

  • How To Trim A Sheep’s Hooves

    …which can impede breathing. “Pre-Medicating” Older Residents Because of the strain and joint flexion involved in hoof trimming while standing, some older individuals may benefit from being “pre-medicated” even if…

  • Potential Goat Health Challenges

    …remain asymptomatic, it can cause severe disease, especially in older goats. Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease that is typically transmitted by insects such as ticks and biting flies, but can…

  • Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Pigs

    Older Pigs Some older pigs may continue to thrive on the standard pig diet you provide, but others may benefit from (or even require) certain modifications. To read more about…

  • Potential Turkey Health Challenges

    …better option if aspergillosis is a concern.  Aspergillosis typically causes acute signs in young birds (often called “brooder pneumonia”) and a more chronic condition in older birds. Signs of aspergillosis…

  • Introductory Care For Cavies (Guinea Pigs)

    …urinary tract) are fairly common in older cavies, especially females. Improper diet, such as a diet high in calcium, increases the risk of urolithiasis. These stones can result in an…

  • Potential Sheep Health Challenges

    older sheep. Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease that is typically transmitted by insects such as ticks and biting flies, but can also be spread through any practices that may expose…

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