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14/03/2026

Farmers To Vet, Vet To Farmers

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14/03/2026

Farmers & fellow vets, let’s talk reproduction today!
Understanding the male accessory s*x glands is key to improving fertility and productivity in your livestock.
These glands don’t just sit there, they actively support s***m, ensure successful mating and boost herd performance.

Male accessory s*x glands — Are vital support for fertility in male livestock
Male accessory s*x glands are not just anatomy terms, they play key roles in successful reproduction:

✔️ They nourish and activate s***matozoa
✔️ Clear the urethra before ej*******on
✔️ Produce fluids that help s***m travel to the female reproductive tract
✔️ In some species, they even form a semen plug that helps retain s***m after mating

The major glands include:
• Ampulla – well developed in ruminants and horses (absent in dogs, cats & swine)
• Vesicular glands (seminal vesicles) – secrete fluid that provides energy and medium for s***m transport
• Prostate gland – contributes fluids that help activate and protect s***m
• Bulbourethral glands – produce mucus that lubricates the urethra and clears urine residues.

Why this matters on the farm:
Proper function of these glands ensures fertility, semen quality and successful breeding outcomes directly affecting herd productivity and genetic improvement.

🖋️. AB Veterinary Services

14/03/2026

From my inbox.... Let's advice this farmer

"Doctor , my neighbors dog has rabies and bite the cow what about the milk of that would they transmitter to people. How long would take?"

Thank you for your concern farmer.

When a cow is bitten by a dog confirmed to have rabies, the situation should be treated seriously and reported to a veterinarian or local veterinary authorities AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of animals and has significant public health importance. The cow should be placed under veterinary observation as advised by animal health professionals.

Regarding milk, it is strongly recommended that the milk from the bitten cow should not be consumed or sold until proper veterinary guidance is provided.

The incubation period of rabies can vary from several weeks to months, depending on factors such as the location of the bite and the amount of virus introduced.

Prompt veterinary assessment and monitoring of the animal are essential in such cases.
Rabies is real dears....let's take caution

🖋️. AB Veterinary Services

14/03/2026

👀 Did you know?
A simple check of the eyelid colour in goats and sheep can help detect a serious parasitic problem early.

To you farmers, how often do you check the eyelid colour of your animals?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Only when the animal looks sick
D. Never

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14/03/2026

Good heavens!!! Just have a look at that pendulous udder 😅🥰.
When the udder looks like this, you already know the calf is doing very well for itself. 😄 He or she is living the dream life 😅.

🖋️. AB Veterinary Services

14/03/2026

Good morning family....

🖋️. AB Veterinary Services

13/03/2026

Hot for tonight....

🐐🐄 Should farmers be allowed to inject their own animals?
Many livestock farmers today buy drugs from agrovets shops and treat animals themselves without consulting a veterinarian.

Some say it saves time and money.
Others say it leads to wrong treatment, drug resistance and animal losses.

👨‍🌾 Farmers and vets let’s talk honestly tonight:
Do you think farmers should be allowed to inject and treat their own animals?

A. Yes – it saves time and money
B. No – treatment should be done by trained vets‼️
C. Only for simple treatments
D. Depends on the situation
💬 Share your opinion in the comments.

🖋️. AB Veterinary Services

13/03/2026

Dear farmers and fellow vets…

What’s hypovitaminosis?

13/03/2026

Good morning farmers!

🩺 Field case observation
This animal presented with a very pale eye mucous membrane and weakness.

In livestock, the colour of the eyelid can tell us a lot about the animal’s health status, especially when it comes to blood levels and parasite burden.
👨‍🌾 Farmers, what diagnosis would you suspect first in this case?

A. Severe worm infestation
B. Eye infection
C. Nutritional deficiency
D. Poisoning
Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments 👇

🖋️.AB Veterinary Services

12/03/2026

Hello farmers..... Supllimentation✓✓

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12/03/2026

Hypothermia in livestock:

A silent but deadly threat
Hypothermia occurs when an animal’s body temperature drops below normal levels, leading to failure of vital body functions. If not recognized and managed early, it can quickly become fatal in livestock.

Although commonly discussed in young goats and lambs, hypothermia can affect all livestock species, including cattle, sheep, pigs and calves particularly during cold, wet and chilly conditions.

Common causes
✓.Exposure to cold, wet and windy weather
✓. Poor shelter or inadequate housing
✓. Weakness, illness, or malnutrition
✓. Newborn animals failing to dry quickly after birth
✓. Stress or toxic conditions affecting body metabolism

Clinical signs to watch for
✓. Early detection can save lives. Signs may include:
✓. Shivering or trembling
✓. Weakness and reluctance to stand
✓. Cold ears, limbs, or muzzle
✓. Pale mucous membranes
✓. Reduced appetite to off feed
✓. Confusion or lethargy

In severe cases, shivering may stop, muscles become rigid, breathing slows and the animal may collapse as vital organs begin to fail.

Immediate management
When hypothermia is suspected:
— Move the animal to a dry, sheltered environment
— Gradually warm the body
— Dry wet animals immediately
— Seek veterinary attention for severe cases
Importantly, animals with dangerously low temperatures should not be force-fed orally until their body temperature stabilizes, as the digestive system may not function properly.

Preventive management is key:
✓. Provide adequate shelter from wind and rain
✓. Ensure dry bedding
✓. Maintain good nutrition and energy intake
✓. Monitor newborn and weak animals closely

🩺 Take-home message:
Hypothermia is often underestimated in livestock, yet it can progress rapidly and lead to death if not addressed promptly. Early recognition and proper management can save valuable animals and prevent losses on the farm.

🖋️. AB Veterinary Services

12/03/2026

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