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In winter, the risk of pneumonia and infection increases in animals, hence it is important to keep them in a warm environment. Their immunity can be increased by feeding pus to newborn calves and injecting Vitamin C. In winter, animals should not be given stale food at night and deworming medicine is necessary from time to time. In case of ill health, immediate examination by a veterinarian and proper treatment is necessary.
Pneumonia Risk In Animals: As the winter season begins, the risk of diseases among animals increases rapidly, especially serious diseases like pneumonia. In view of the continuously increasing animal diseases in the district, Dr. Ram Otalwar of the District Veterinary Hospital has advised the animal farmers to take special caution. He told that the immunity of animals decreases in cold, due to which the infection spreads rapidly. In such a situation, only proper care, warmth and timely treatment can keep the animals safe.
Highest risk of pneumonia in cold
Dr. Ram Otalwar of the District Veterinary Hospital said that animals are most at risk of pneumonia in cold weather. The infection progresses rapidly. Therefore, where animals are kept, there should be arrangements like fire or heater so that the environment remains warm.
Drinks and Vitamin C injection are beneficial in increasing immunity.
The doctor told that newborn calves must be fed peus (first milk), because it strengthens their immunity. Besides, injection of Vitamin C also helps in increasing immunity.
do not give stale dinner
He said that animals should not be fed stale food at night during winter, it can be harmful for their body. It is also important to give deworming medicine from time to time. If the health of the animal worsens, it should be shown to the veterinarian immediately.
Infection can spread through the navel in newborn calves
Doctor Otalwar said that there is a risk of disease spreading through the navel among calves, hence cleanliness and special precautions are very important.
