Pigs are found and raised all over the world and provide valuable products to humans, which include pork, lard, leather, glue, fertilizers, medicines, etc. Besides providing products of immeasurable worth, pigs can also transmit diseases to humans and contrariwise is also true, known as Zoonotic diseases. What is Zoonotic Disease? A Zoonotic disease is one that can spread between animals and humans. Many people interact with animals in their daily lives, both at home and away from home. … Continue Reading →
Management of Burn Wounds in Animals
Burn is an injury of tissue caused by heat, flame, chemicals, friction, radiation or electricity. Burns are caused by dry heat and a scald is caused by moist heat, such as hot oil, wax or water. Burn classification determines the severity of the wound based on the depth of the tissue injury and are classified as: First degree burns are limited to redness and minor pain at the site of injury. These burns only involve the top layer of skin and heal quickly. Second degree burns have … Continue Reading →
