According to the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “some 47,000 living species have been identified in Israel, with another 4,000 assumed to exist. There are 116 species of mammals native to Israel, 511 kinds of birds, 97 types of reptiles and seven types of amphibians.” Conservation There are 190 nature reserves and 66 national parks […]
While horses can suffer from colic at any time of year, a change to a winter diet can be a major factor. Little or no pasture is available for grazing in winter. Diet changes should start to be considered in the fall when grass begins its dormant period. Hay proteins, sugar and starch are digested […]
Thrombocytopenia can affect both dogs and cats. It occurs when the blood platelet count is very low. Platelets are fragments of special cells that work to see that blood clots properly. If the platelet count is too low, bruising and bleeding occur. Thrombocytopenia can have several causes – low platelet production by bone marrow, increased […]
