The link to Australia on the page regarding the QLD floods, states that the Live Export Trade is regulated and that there are qualified and experienced animal handlers, including an Australian veterinarian and stockmen, on board the ships. Yes, one vet for 30,000 or more sheep per voyage. The transport and handling of the sheep […]
The Culicoides midge is a tiny gnat, also known as no-see-ums because of their size. Their bite causes “sweet itch”, an allergic skin reaction. The itch occurs when these tiny gnats bite a horse who is sensitive to the gnats’ saliva. The itch is so intense that the horse will rub the area, developing sores […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, glossy, close-lying Color: black Temperament: affectionate, playful, curious, adventurous April’s Cat of the Month When it comes to smarts, this American breed is t the head of the class and especially likes to play fetch. Where do Bombay cats come from? In the 1950s, in […]
