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Barnevelder
Barnevelders are named after the Dutch town of Barnevelder. They were developed through the crossing of chickens from Asia with local Dutch breeds. Barnevelders lay a fair amount of brown eggs. Recently, breeders have focused on this breed as a show breeder, ignoring the quality of the eggs. Now many Barnevelders lay light brown eggs. […]
Recal of Purina Poultry Feed
Land O’Lakes Purina brand has issued a voluntary recall of some varieties of poultry feed due to insufficient levels of Vitamin D. Too low levels of Vitamin D in birds can cause weakness, fractures, joint problems and potentially, death. The feed was manufactured between May 23rd and July 20th, 2012 at the Milford, Indiana, Nashville, […]
Intervertibral Disc Disease
Intervertibral Disk Disease is an abnormality of discs providing cushioning between vertebra. A disc is tough, fibrous connective tissue, cartilage. There are two types of Intervertibral Disc Disease (IVDD). Hansen Type 1 occurs when the connective tissue ruptures and the gel-like center pushes out through the opening affecting the spinal cord. This type may be […]