Half Baked Veterinarian

28/12/2024

🌟 The Surf (Detergent) Field Mastitis Test (SFMT) 🐄
🔍 Quick and cost-effective method to detect subclinical mastitis in dairy animals.

🧪 How to Prepare the Solution:
1️⃣ Measure 3 grams of detergent powder.
2️⃣ Dissolve it in 100 mL of clean, warm water.
3️⃣ Stir the solution until the detergent is fully dissolved.

⚙️ Procedure:
1️⃣ Collect a small amount (2-3 mL) of milk from each quarter of the udder into a clean container.
2️⃣ Add an equal amount (2-3 mL) of the prepared detergent solution to the milk sample.
3️⃣ Mix gently by swirling the container.

👀 Observation:
✔️ Positive Reaction (Mastitis Detected): Gel-like clumps or thickening appear.
❌ Negative Reaction (No Mastitis): Mixture remains fluid with no gel formation.

📝 Interpretation:
✅ A positive reaction indicates the presence of subclinical mastitis, caused by the reaction between detergent and somatic cells/proteins in infected milk.

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27/12/2024

Difference b/w small & large intestine diarrhea!

27/12/2024

26/12/2024

📃 Straelensiosis in Dogs 🐕
🔍 What is it?
A parasitic disease caused by nematodes (Straelensia) that affect the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

📋 Signs to Look For:
✅ Small, firm skin nodules.
✅ Localized irritation or swelling.
✅ itching (pruritus).
✅ Secondary infections if scratched.

🩺 Diagnosis:
🔬 Physical examination of nodules.
🔬 cytology to detect parasites.

💊 Treatment:
⚡ Antiparasitics: Ivermectin or milbemycin
✂️ Surgical removal of localized nodules.

©️Case Credit: Dr. G rambabu (TG)

25/12/2024

💥 Emergency Drugs used in Pets 🐕

🙏Disclaimer: This post is shared for educational purpose! Always consult with your vet before using any drug in pets! Because every lives matter!

24/12/2024

📃 Anti-Emetics in pets 🐕🐈

22/12/2024

💥 Antifungal Drugs in Pets 🐕

21/12/2024

💥 Urea Poisoning in Cows 🐄
📃 Overview :
Urea is used as a source of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) in feed supplements especially in beef cattle. Nitrogen from urea is released in the rumen as ammonia in the rumen. Accidental urea intoxication occurs sporadically and can cause severe losses. One incident resulted in the death of 17 of 29 suckler cows within six hours after the contamination of their drinking water with urea fertiliser.

📌 Aetiology
Poisoning episodes typically occur after sudden access to urea, which may simply involve only a break of several days' supply then free access. Urea is highly soluble and will wash out of the diet/feed blocks following heavy rain then cattle may drink the puddles with a high urea content.

📌 Clinical presentation
Signs of urea poisoning can appear within several hours & include:
- Muscle twitching
- Teeth grinding
- Frothy salivation
- Bloat
- Colic
- Frequent urination
- Forced rapid breathing
- Staggering
- Bellowing
- Terminal seizure activity

🖋️ Often, animals are found dead near the source of the urea supplement.

📌 Differential diagnoses

1)- Botulism
2)- Hypomagnesaemia
3)- Anthrax
4)- Clostridial disease such as: Blackleg

📌 Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon a history of access to urea & the clinical signs.

💉 Treatment 🩺
50 litres of cold water then several litres of 6 per cent vinegar have been recommended.

📃 Prevention/control measures
1)- Ensure thorough mixing of the ration.
2)- Gradual introduction to urea feeding with an uninterrupted supply
3)- Never store fertilizers in farm

21/12/2024

💥 Nitrate poisoning in cows 🐄
Brassica plants and fertilisers are potential sources of nitrates.
- Usually a forage related cattle disorder (ingestion of brassica plant ☘️ feed alone)
- Fertilisers are also potential sources of nitrates. Note storage of fertilisers adjacent to cattle feed - there is the possibility of feed contamination.

📌 Clinical presentation
Acute poisoning with cyanosis, weak rapid pulse, and dyspneoa, is seen within hours of ingestion progressing rapidly to weakness, muscle tremors, staggering, recumbency and death.
- Chocolate coloured gums
- poorly clotted blood found on necropsy

📌 Differential diagnoses
Causes of sudden death, vet surgeon should consider include:

1)- Hypomagnesaemia
2)- Lightning strike

📃 Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon classical clinical signs and exposure to nitrates.

💉 Treatment 🩺
Intravenous injection of 4 mg/kg methylene blue as a 2% solution.
0.5 Litter Vinegar can be given orally BID for 3 days

©️Credit: Vet Med Info (Telegram)

20/12/2024

💥 What is your diagnosis ❓

19/12/2024

🩺 What is your suspected Diagnosis?

19/12/2024

💥 Observe Fowl Pox in Rooster 🐓

18/12/2024

Intra-Muscular Injection💉 Sites in Dog🦮

⭕️IM Injection💉
Intramuscular injection ( IM ) is the injection of a substance into a muscle. In medicine, it is one of several methods for parenteral administration of medications.
⭕️ IM Injection sites on dog
We can administer IM injection in following muscles.
(See Above image A,B,C,D,E)
1)- Hamstring Muscles (A)
=Bicep Femoris
=Semi Tendinous
=Semimembranous
2)- Quadricep Muscle (B)
3)- Epaxial Muscle (C)
4)- Triceps Muscle (D)
5)- Trapezius Muscle (E)

⭕️Needle Size
The standard size needles to use for canine injections are 21 to 23-gauge needle, 1 to 1.5 inches long.



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17/12/2024

🎥 What is Fowl Pox?

17/12/2024

This condition is not uncommon in calves after recovering from diarrhea...

Its main reason is the inability of the body during diarrhea to benefit from the milk or starter feed and the nutrients it contains, such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, salts and vitamins...

Thus, these nutrients do not reach the hair and it falls out.

The condition cannot be limited to the lack of a specific element, although in cases of deficiency of some elements, hair loss occurs, but this case presented here comes after diarrhea.

The treatment is to provide good nutrition fortified with salts and vitamins.
The hair will regrow within a month or two.

©️Case Credit: Titans animal hospital

16/12/2024

Nystagmus is an involuntary, repetitive movement of the eyes.
It’s usually a sign of a neurological issue.
❓ Common Causes:
1️⃣ Listeriosis: Caused by spoiled feed. Symptoms include circling, head tilt & depression..
Thiamine Deficiency (PEM): Leads to blindness, ataxia, and seizures.
3️⃣ Infections: Ear or brain infections affecting balance.
4️⃣ Trauma: Head injuries.
5️⃣ Toxins: Poisonous plants or chemicals.
6️⃣ Parasitic Issues: E.g., meningeal worm