#Disease

Features • February 18, 2021

Who is a Veterinarian?

A vet is also called a veterinarian. A veterinarian is a person who cares for the health of animals by giving them medical treatments. They are doctors that treat animals. A veterinarian has the knowledge of treating sick and injured animals of different kinds either small animals, large farms, animals, or wild animals. Some vet […]

Hope Ehikioya • February 24, 2025

Cats • February 18, 2021

What is Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome?

You are seated on a chair, with your So cat dozing in front of you on the floor. You reach down to scratch its back, and the cat wakes up, and suddenly Its tail is twitching, its eyes wide open, pupils dilated, very concentrated, and with its back paws, it starts to scratch itself. Of […]

Aigbini Jennifer • November 23, 2024

Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Animal Flu?

Animal flu, also known as animal influenza, is a disease caused by animal influenza viruses. Influenza is a respiratory illness common among humans and a handful of some animal species, some domestic and wild birds, chickens, ducks, pigs, horses, including some aquatic animals like whale and farm carnivores. However, animal flu can cross the specie […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Orf Infection?

Orf infection is a viral infection that affects the skin. It can be acquired through the handling of infected sheep or goats. Orf infection is a disease caused by Parapoxvirus, also known as contagious ecthyma, contagious pustular dermatitis, or scrappy mouth. It is a zoonotic disease, which implies that is it an infection caused by […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 18, 2021

What Is Parrot Fever (Psittacosis)?

Few diseases always catch people’s attention when mentioned and unfortunately parrot fever, commonly known as psittacosis, happens to be one of them. Parrot fever is classified as a zoonotic disease that affects different types of pet birds, especially parakeets and macaws. What Is parrot fever? Psittacosis or parrot fever is a disease that targets more […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Brucellosis?

Brucellosis is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called Brucella that can spread from animals to people. People are commonly infected by consuming raw or unpasteurized dairy products. Although, the bacteria that cause Brucellosis can spread through the air or direct contact with infected animals. There are different strains of Brucella bacteria. Some […]

Aigbini Jennifer • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 18, 2021

What is Avian Tuberculosis?

Avian tuberculosis is a chronic infection of bacteria that spreads through a flock slowly. All bird species tend to be susceptible, but although turkeys rarely succumb to the disease, pheasants seem particularly susceptible. The condition is more prevalent in captivity than wild birds, but due to the methods of poultry farming and their limited life […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 18, 2021

What is Avian Chlamydiosis?

Avian Chlamydiosis goes by other names including Chlamydiosis, Psittacosis, Parrot Fever, Chlamydia, Ornithosis Avian chlamydiosis (AC) is a zoonotic disease caused by Chlamydia, a bacterium that is commonly found worldwide in domestic and wild birds. Depending on the immune status, the virulence of the strain, infectious dose and age of the bird, the disease can […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Features • February 17, 2021

What Is Glanders?

Glanders is an infectious zoonotic disease, which appears mostly in mules, horses, and donkeys. It can be contracted by humans and other animals like cats, dogs, and goats. Glanders is influenced by an infection known as the bacterium Burkholderia Mallei. Glanders is primitive in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central, and South America. It has […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Bovidae • February 17, 2021

What is Bovine Disease (Mad Cow Disease)?

Bovine disease, also known as mad cow disease or Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), is a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system of cattle. This disease is known to be contagious and slowly progressive. Experts believe that the causative agent of this disease is due to an altered form of protein that is generally […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024