In spite of their reputation for being tough and practically immune to equine illnesses, Donkeys and Mules fall prey to the same diseases as horses. They may be more resistant to certain illnesses but more prone to others affecting their species. Donkeys and mules also need the same care as horses do when it comes […]
It’s a beautiful day and you are out walking your loose-leash trained dog when suddenly a rather large ball of fur comes barreling towards you. It’s a dog and it’s off-leash and if the owner is nearby, chances are s/he will tell you not to worry, the dog is friendly. That means absolutely nothing to […]
BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) better known as Mad Cow Disease is caused by a protein found in contaminated food. Called Prions, they infect the tissue of an animal’s nervous system. Proteins in the nervous system become deformed and eventually cause BSE. The cow in California found to have BSE over a month ago may have […]
