SAT-1 Foot-and-mouth disease is one of the most dangerous serotypes of the foot-and-mouth disease virus affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as buffaloes, cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep (according to the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health). This strain can spread rapidly and cause significant losses in productivity, reproduction, and disease control costs...

In Part 2 of the topic “Treatment of E. coli Septicemia in Ducks,” Fivevet will continue to provide an in-depth analysis of the principles of antibiotic combination therapy, practical treatment regimen development, and supportive solutions to enhance disease control efficiency in modern duck farming. In addition, the article updates the current trends of antibiotic resista...

Septicemia caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterial disease that causes significant losses in industrial duck farming. The disease can occur at all ages but is most common in ducklings aged 3–25 days, with high mortality and rapid progression. The bacteria enter the body through the digestive tract, respiratory system, or navel, then spread into the blood...

Mycoplasma suis in pigs is the causative agent of infectious anemia, leading to fever, pallor, and poor growth. Join Fivevet to explore the clinical signs, pathogenesis, and effective detection methods using Giemsa staining in veterinary diagnosis.

Sheep pox and goat pox (Capripox) are infectious diseases caused by poxviruses in livestock. The disease occurs sporadically in some farming regions in our country. It affects both goats and sheep and spreads rapidly. It is characterized by pox lesions on the skin, especially on the face, mouth, and nasal mucosa. Young goats and sheep are more severely affected, with a hig...

Pneumonia is one of the most serious respiratory diseases in dogs and cats, often occurring as a complication following upper respiratory infections or prolonged bronchitis. When the lungs become inflamed, the alveoli and lung tissues are damaged, leading to the accumulation of fluid and pus, which interferes with gas exchange. This results in difficulty breathing, fatigue...

Uterine inflammation is a common reproductive disease in dogs. The disease occurs due to hormonal changes after the estrous cycle, creating favorable conditions for bacterial invasion and growth in the uterus. The mortality rate from pyometra (pus-filled uterine inflammation) depends on the timing of diagnosis and the chosen treatment method. If not detected and treated pr...

The blue ear disease in pigs, scientifically known as PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome), is also referred to as the “Reproductive and Respiratory Disorder Syndrome in pigs.” It is a dangerous infectious disease in pigs caused by the PRRSV virus, belonging to the Arteriviridae family. The disease causes pigs to lose appetite, develop high fever, bluish di...