Posted by Anjum Andrabi on September 1st, 2008
Well developed comb of a healthy 25 week old Leghorn hybrid hen
The undeveloped comb of a culled pullet
Lice are infrequently present in backyard flocks and may depress production if infestation is severe
Blood sucking Ornithonyssus spp. mite
Ticks of genus Argas are vectors for Spirochetosis
Dermatomycosis characterized by grey scaly appearance of comb, wattles and non-feathered areas of the head
Pododermatitis (Bumble foot) as a result of wet litter. Obese cockerels and hens are susceptable to this condition which reduces fertility
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Posted by Anjum Andrabi on August 30th, 2008
The Hangul is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. They are also called as Barasingha, the Kashmiri name Hangul is derived from the Stags’ love for horse chestnuts (Aesculus indica – Han in Kashmiri) .
The Hangul weigh upto 400 lbs and grow antlers as large as 47 inches in length. They have been declared endangered and their numbers have dwindled over the years. The Dachigam National Park is the official reserve for their protection. However, in absence of quality veterinary-medical support and any captive breeding program, is it a matter of time before we will see them in pictures only?
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Posted by Anjum Andrabi on August 30th, 2008
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