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Dr. Gelgelo Veterinary News, Yabelo (2026)

03/04/2026

TO'ANNOO FI ITTISA DHIBEEWWAN MAXXANTOOTA KEESSAA BEEYLADAA KEESSATTUU YEROO ROOBAA KANA.

Beeyladni keenya madda diinagdee fi jireenya keenyaa waan ta'aniif, fayyaa isaanii eeguun dhimma dursa kennamuufidha. Maxxantoonni keessaa (Internal Parasites) osoo nu hin beekamin beeylada keenya huqqisanii, oomisha hir'isanii, akkasumas du'aaf saaxiluu danda'u.

1️⃣. Maxxantoota Keessaa Beekamoo fi Miidhaa Isaanii
Maxxantoonni keessaa bakka gurguddaa sadiitti qoodamu:
◼️Raammoo Sombaa fi Mar'ummanii (Nematodes): Keessattuu loon, hoolota fi ree'ee irratti baay'inaan mul'atu.
◼️Dhibee Tiruu (Liver Fluke/Fasciola): kun bakka ciisni bishaanii jiruutti beeylada keenya miidha.
◼️Maxxantoota Garaacha/Sombaa (Cestodes/Trematodes): Nyaata beeyladni nyaatu irraa qooddachun beeylada huqqisu.

2️⃣. Mallattoolee Maxxantoota Keessaa🔎
Beeyladni keessan maxxantuun miidhamuu isaa mallattoolee kanaan adda baafachuu dandeessu:
▪️Beeyladni nyaata gaarii nyaatus huqqachuu.
▪️Dhuufaa (diarhea) ykn bifa boombii qabuun sagaraa gadi lakkisuu.
▪️Rifeensi beeyladaa luqqa'uu, haphatuu fi bifa qulqulluu dhabuu.
▪️Areeda jalaan madaa'uu ykn iita'uu (Bottle jaw).
▪️Garaan beeyladaa dhangala'aan guutamuu (Iita'uu garaa).
▪️Hanqinni dhiigaa mudachuu (Anemia) fi kkf

3️⃣. Mala Ittisaa fi To'annoo (Prevention and Control)🛡
Akkuma beekamu "Ittisni yaala irra wayya." Kanaafuu, tarkaanfilee armaan gadii fudhadhaa:
🎯. Qulqullina Mooraa fi Nyaataa
Iddoo nyaataa qulqullinaan eeguu. Mooraa beeyladaa yeroo hunda qulqulleessuun, akkasumas dhoqqee loonii yeroo yeroon gogsuu ykn akka hin tuulamne gochuu. Bakka bishaan ciisaa jiru irraa beeylada dhowwuu (keessattuu dhibee tiruuf). Beeylada dhibee qaban warra fayyaa irraa adda baasanii eeguu.
🎯. Dabareen Dheechisuu (Rotational Grazing)
Bakka dheedumsaa tokko irratti yeroo dheeraaf beeylada dhowwuu dhiisuu. Iddoo dheedumsaa yeroo yeroon jijjiiruun akka killeen raammoo dachee irratti hin baay'anne gochuu. Torban 2-3 booda bakka dheedumsaa jijjiiruu

13/03/2026

⚠️Of-eeggannoo cimaa qoricha dhibee somba re'eefi loonii irratti Hawaasaaf:
Qorichi Tylosin jedhamu qoricha dhukkuboota akka sirna hargansuu (somba), dhibee gurraa, dhibee muchaa, akkasumas dhukkuba yaala baqaqsaan raawwatu booda (post operative infections) dhufan fayyisuuf gargaara.

✅Qorichi Kun karaa gogaafi foon gidduu (Subcutaneous injection) ykn karaa foonii (Intramuscular injection) tiin kan Kennamu yemmuu ta'u iddoo tokkotti 10ml caalaa kennuun hin ta'u.

⚕️Qoricha kana hawaasni kallattimaan naannoo sombaa ilaalanii somba keessa waraanu, Kuni immoo waan dhoorkaa taheefi beeylada du'aaf saaxiluu danda'a. Qoricha iddoo ogeessi jedhe waraanuun dirqama. FKN: Nama mataan dhukkubeef mataa hin waraanamu. Iddoo waraanamu qaba. Adeemsa keessa deemee dhibee jiru balleessu qaba malee kallattimaan iddoo dhukkubni jiru sana waraanuun dhoorkaadha.Kanaaf hawaasni qoricha gorsa ogeessaatin ala waraanuun dhoorkaadha. Oomishtummaas xiqqeessa.

💊Qorichi Kun Fardaaf hin Kennamu,karaa hidda dhiigaas hin Kennamu. Akkasumas, loon aannan nuuf kennanniif hin Kennamu. Kanaaf hawaasni qoricha kanarratti of eeggannoo cimaa godhuu qabdan.
👬Hawaasni gorsa ogeessaa fudhachuun abshaalummaadha.
✅Dursa hawaasa horsiisee bulaatif!

13/03/2026

BOVINE EMESIS 🐃🦬🐄🐂

Emesis (vomiting) in cattle is rare, abnormal, and usually indicates severe esophageal obstruction, chronic indigestion, or toxicity. While young calves may vomit, mature cattle generally only regurgitate during rumination. It is often caused by nerve damage, choke, or severe ruminal acidosis/alkalosis, and warrants immediate veterinary intervention.

Key Aspects of Emesis in Cattle:

Occurrence: Extremely rare in adult cattle, as they lack the well-developed vomiting reflex seen in dogs or humans.

Causes:

Esophageal Disorders: Obstruction (choke), tumors, or damage.

Metabolic Issues: Severe acidosis or alkalosis (often in calves).

Toxicity: Ingestion of toxins like rhododendron.

Neurological/Vagal Damage: Damage to nerves regulating the stomach.

Symptoms: Forceful expulsion of rumen content, salivation, choking, and distress.

Diagnosis: Veterinary evaluation of rumen pH (for acidosis/alkalosis) and endoscopic or ultrasound examination of the esophagus.

Treatment: Depends on the cause—surgical intervention for blockages, rumen pH modifiers (buffers like Buffalo Zone powder), and supportive care, such as liver tonics.

Important Distinctions:

Regurgitation: Normal digestion process where cattle bring up food (cud) to chew again.

Vomiting (Emesis): Violent, involuntary ejection of stomach contents.

Disclaimer: If a cow is vomiting, it is a critical sign of illness, and a veterinarian should be consulted immediately.

🛑⚡💢FINAL FARMER TIP

A good vaccination program works best when combined with proper nutrition, quality feeds, clean water, hygiene, and good farm management. Disease prevention is always cheaper than treatment.

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13/03/2026

🟢Qoricha Maxxantoota qaama alaa (Ectoparasiticides) Beeyladaa:
➡️Maxxantoota qaama alaa (ectoparasites) kanneen akka silmii,tiitisa, injiraan, beeyladoota irratti argamuun akkasumas dhukkuboota daddabarsuun madda kisaaraa oomishaa ta’aa jiru. Fayyaa beeyladaa eeguu fi kisaaraa dinagdee oomisha loonii irra ga’u ittisuuf qorichoota Maxxantoota alaa ajjeesan fayyadamuun barbaachisaa dha.

🥦Filannoo fi itti fayyadamni qorichoota kanaa harka caalu haala qabiinsa loonii fi akaakuu maxxantuu sanaa irratti hundaa’a. Qoricha sirrii filachuuf akaakuu parasayiitichaa (maxxantuu) addaan baasanii beekuun ykn mallattoo dhukkubaa irratti hundaa’uun yaala sirrii kennuun murteessaadha. Yeroo tokko tokko beeylada dhukkubsate qofa yaaluun ga’aa yoo ta’u, yeroo garii immoo naannoo beeyladni sun jiru waliin yaaluun barbaachisaa dha.

☑️Yaalli qaama beeyladaa irratti kennamu yoo maxxantuun (parasayiitiin) sun guutummaa jireenya isaa qaama beeyladaa irratti dabarsa ta'e (fkn: injiraan fi keds ) baay’ee bu’a qabeessa. Haata’u malee, yaalli Maxxantoota gogaa keessa lixanii (fkn: Sarcoptes) fi warra gogaa gubbaa jiraatan (fkn: injiraan) gidduu garaagarummaan ni jira. Maxxantoonni kun al tokko yoo dhabamsiifaman, deebi’anii kan qabaman yoo beeylada biroo kan dhukkubni irratti jiru waliin walitti bu’an (wal tuqan) qofa.

💊Qorichoonni kun bifa waraansaatin (parenteral) ykn gogaa irratti dibachuun (topical) kan dhiyaatan yoo ta'u, akkaataan itti kennamanis bifa cuuphaa (dips), faffacaasuun (sprays), gogaa irratti naquun (pour-ons), fi gurra irratti fannifamuun (ear tags) ta’uu danda’u. Mala kanaan fayyadamuun akaakuu maxxatuu (parasiitichaa) fi akaakuu beeyladaa irratti hundaa’a.

🔬Keemikaalota Yaalaaf Oolan (Chemotherapeutic Agents):
✓Qorichoonni Maxxantoota alaa ajjeesan hedduun isaanii sirna narvii Maxxantootaa irratti xiyyeeffachuun hojjetu. Qorichoota kanniinis akka armaan gaditti addaan qoonnee ilaalla. Isaanis:

1️⃣.Orgaanofosfeetii (Organophosphates) fi Karbaameetii (Carbamates

16/02/2026

COMMON POULTRY DISEASES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM 🐔⚠️

Many farmers lose money not because of feed…
But because of disease.

If you can control disease, you protect your profit 👇

1️⃣ NEWCASTLE DISEASE (VERY DEADLY)

Symptoms:
• Twisted neck
• Greenish diarrhea
• Sudden death

Prevention:
✔ Vaccinate on schedule
✔ Avoid mixing new birds without quarantine
✔ Limit visitors to your poultry house

2️⃣ GUMBORO (INFECTIOUS BURSAL DISEASE)

Mostly affects young chicks.

Symptoms:
• Weakness
• Ruffled feathers
• Sudden mortality

Prevention:
✔ Early vaccination
✔ Keep litter dry
✔ Maintain strict hygiene

3️⃣ COCCIDIOSIS

Common in wet litter conditions.

Symptoms:
• Bloody droppings
• Slow growth
• Weak birds

Prevention:
✔ Keep litter dry
✔ Use anticoccidial drugs when necessary
✔ Avoid overcrowding

4️⃣ FOWL POX

Symptoms:
• Scabs on comb and wattles
• Reduced egg production

Prevention:
✔ Vaccination
✔ Control mosquitoes

5️⃣ CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE (CRD)

Symptoms:
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Swollen face

Prevention:
✔ Good ventilation
✔ Avoid ammonia smell
✔ Reduce dust

🔑 GOLDEN RULES TO PREVENT DISEASE

✔ Disinfect regularly
✔ Do not mix old and young birds
✔ Quarantine new birds for at least 2 weeks
✔ Provide clean water daily
✔ Follow vaccination schedule strictly

Prevention is cheaper than treatment.

13/02/2026

🐓Qoricha Raammoo Garaa (Deworming)💊
Raammoon garaa nyaata Lukkuun nyaattu jalaa soorachuun oomisha killee hir'isu. Raammoo garaa dhabamsiisuun nyaata qusachuu fi killee baay'isuuf furtuudha!

💊 Qorichoota Beekamoo:
➡️ Albendazole (Powder ykn Liquid): Baay'ee beekamaa dha.
➡️ Piperazine: Raammoo rudaa (Roundworms) irratti baay'ee hojjeta.
➡️ Levamisole: Inni kun dandeettii dhibee ittisuu (immunity) lukkuus ni dabala.

🥣 Sirna Fudhatinsa Isaa:
Karaa Bishaan Dhugaatii: Qoricha bifa Dhangala'aan (liquid) ykn daakuun (powder) jiru bishaan Lukkuun sa'aatii 2-4 keessatti dhuganii fixan keessatti makuu.

⚠️Of-eggannoo: Qoricha raammoo erga kennitee booda killee isheen buustu guyyaa 3 hanga 7f namaaf nyaatamuun ykn gabaatti gurguramuu hin qabu (Drug withdrawal period).

💊 Akkaataa Qoricha Raammoo garaa (Deworming) Itti Makuun Danda'amu🐓
Qoricha raammoo bitanii lukkuuf kennuun duwwaan gahaa miti. Yoo sirnaan hin makamne ykn hamma (dosage) isaa hin eegganne, qorichi sun hojii isaa sirriitti hin hojjetu.

🛡Tartiiba kanaan gadii hordofaa:👇

1. Sagantaa Baafadhaa (The Timing)
Qoricha raammoo kennuuf guyyaa hoo'i hin baayyannee keessaafuu ganama (morning) filadhaa. Aduun baay'ee yoo hoo'e Lukkuun bishaan baay'ee dhuganii qoricha sana "dilute" (jabeenya isaa hir'isuu) danda'u, ykn qorichi aduun yoo itti bahe humna dhaaba.

2. Akka Dheebotan Taasisaa (The Thirst Trick)
Lukkuun qoricha sana dafanii akka fixaniif, sa'aatii 2 hanga 3 dura bishaan jalaa fuudhaa. Yeroo qoricha maktanitti baay'ee dheebotanii waan jiraniif hatattamaan dhuganii fixu.

3. Hamma Bishaanii Safaraa
Qoricha sana bishaan baay'ee keessatti hin makinaa. Bishaan hamma isaan sa'aatii 2 hanga 4 keessatti dhuganii fixan qofa safaraa.
Fakkeenyaaf: lukkuu 100f bishaan liitira 5-10 (akka umurii isaaniitti) ni gaha.

4. Qoricha Makuu (The Mixing Process)
Bifaa Daakuu (Powder): Daakuu qorichaa (fkn: Albendazole) jalqaba bishaan xiqqoo baaldii keessa jiruun makuun bululaa. Erga sirriitti bululle (dissolve)

06/02/2026

Hey!!!

16/11/2025

Soft eggs in poultry can be caused by various factors, including:

*Nutritional Factors:*

1. Calcium deficiency: Insufficient calcium affects eggshell formation.
2. Vitamin D3 deficiency: Essential for calcium absorption.
3. Phosphorus imbalance: Disrupts eggshell formation.
4. Protein deficiency: Affects egg white and yolk quality.
5. Inadequate feed quality/poor nutrition.

*Health Issues:*

1. Infectious Bronchitis (IB) virus.
2. Avian Influenza (AI) virus.
3. Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS) virus.
4. Bacterial infections (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli).
5. Parasitic infections (e.g., mites, lice).

*Management Factors:*

1. Inadequate watering system.
2. Poor ventilation and temperature control.
3. Stress (e.g., overcrowding, handling).
4. Inadequate nesting boxes or poor egg collection.
5. Insufficient lighting.

*Genetic Factors:*

1. Breed characteristics.
2. Genetic disorders.

*Environmental Factors:*

1. Climate extremes (temperature, humidity).
2. Exposure to toxins (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals).
3. Poor sanitation and hygiene.

*Other Factors:*

1. Age: Young or old birds may produce soft eggs.
2. Molting: Birds may produce soft eggs during molting.
3. Egg washing: Improper washing can damage eggshells.
4. Handling: Rough handling can crack or damage eggs.

*Prevention and Control:*

1. Provide balanced nutrition.
2. Ensure proper health management (vaccinations, biosecurity).
3. Maintain good management practices.
4. Monitor and address stress.
5. Regularly clean and disinfect facilities.

*Treatment:*

1. Address underlying nutritional or health issues.
2. Administer calcium and vitamin D3 supplements.
3. Implement stress-reducing measures.
4. Improve management practices

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05/11/2025

❓What exactly is Anaplasmosis?.... Welcome back class. From my round table here in the west side, allow me introduce to you a disease we call Anaplasmosis

✓. Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease that affects ruminants mainly cattle, sheep, goats, and buffaloes.
✓. It is caused by Anaplasma species, which are tiny bacteria that live inside red blood cells, belonging to the order Rickettsiales, family Anaplasmataceae.

These organisms cause destruction of red blood cells, leading to anemia, fever, weakness and sometimes death if not managed early.

The disease is found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions — between 40°N and 32°S — across Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas and parts of southern

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27/05/2025

Animal Dystocia Management:
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𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐢𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Dystocia refers to difficult or abnormal labor, where the animal cannot give birth naturally without assistance. It is commonly seen in cows, goats, sheep, and other domestic animals.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬:

1. Fetal malpresentation:
The fetus is in the wrong position, such as breech or limb flexion.

2. Oversized fetus:
Often in heifers or first-time birthing animals.

3. Uterine inertia:
Weak or no uterine contractions.

4. Pelvic obstruction or birth canal abnormalities

5. Multiple fetuses (e.g., twins):
May become entangled.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚:

Prolonged straining without delivery

Restlessness and repeated lying down and getting up

Part of the fetus visible but no progress

No delivery after 2–3 hours of active labor

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 / 𝐎𝐧-𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:

1. Use clean equipment:
Sanitise hands and instruments.

2. Assess the situation carefully:
Gently examine the birth canal to identify fetal position.

3. Attempt gentle correction if trained:
Never use excessive force.

4. Call a veterinarian if in doubt or if progress stalls:
In some cases, a C-section may be necessary.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬:

Provide proper nutrition during pregnancy

Select appropriate breeding stock

Monitor animals nearing parturition

Assist promptly if signs of difficulty appear

Reference:
Noakes, D.E., Parkinson, T.J., & England, G.C.W. (2019). Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, 10th Edition. Elsevier.

26/04/2025

Injection Sites in Farm Animals: A Quick Guide for Farmers

As a veterinary doctor, I often get asked: “Where is the best place to give injections in my animals?” Giving shots the right way keeps animals healthy and protects meat quality—especially in food-producing animals. Here's a simple guide to help you do it right:

1. Intramuscular (IM) Injections – Into the Muscle
These go deep and release medicine slowly over time.

Goats: In the neck (just ahead of the shoulder). Back leg is another option but may affect meat.

Cows & Sheep: Neck is safest—protects valuable meat cuts.

Pigs: In the neck, just behind the ear.

Chickens: Into the breast muscle.

2. Subcutaneous (Sub Q) Injections – Under the Skin
Gentler and easier. Good for many vaccines and meds.

Goats: In the armpit area or shoulder.

Cows & Sheep: Behind the shoulder or over the ribs.

Pigs: In the flank or behind the ear.

Chickens: In the loose skin at the back of the neck.

3. Intravenous (IV) Injections – Into a Vein
Fast-acting but should be done by trained hands only.

Goats, Cows, Sheep: Jugular vein (side of the neck).

Pigs: Usually in the ear vein.

Chickens: Sometimes in the wing vein (rare).

4. Intramammary Injections – For Udder Infections
Used to treat mastitis in females.

Goats, Cows, Sheep: Medication is inserted gently into the teat with a clean, sterile tube.

Not used in pigs or chickens.

Important Tip:
Always follow proper hygiene and dosage, and consult your local veterinarian when in doubt.

Your animals deserve safe and effective care—let’s keep them healthy together!

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