All livestock's require in trace element, copper. It is important for the growth of wool and bones, and the function of white blood cell.A country like Western Australia for instance, do not often have a case of naturally occurring copper, and this is because most of their farmers have applied sufficient copper in form of fertilizer to their land in order to ensure an adequate supply for grazing livestock.

An irregular heartbeat can happen to pets, and when it happens, it is a medical situation called arrhythmia. Normally, the right upper chamber of the heart houses what we consider the normal pacemaker of the heart.SourceThis structure is called the sinus node, and its normal function is the generation of the heart's electrical impulse. The impulse created is then carried through the upper chambers and gets to a structure known as the AV node.

The canine world is an interesting one, the role of dogs in the lives of humans cannot be overemphasized. Canine science as a field too has gradually transformed into an insightful, impactful field.Making it possible for canine scientists who initially took roles that were relatively marginalized in academic research institutes to be hired and major research institutions and centers.

Have you ever seen a pet roaming the street, and you immediately feel the owner ought to be arrested? In Nigeria, especially in local areas, I don't think there is a rule against roaming dogs, so you see them around the place.

I am going to fulfill the promise I made in my previous post about the effect mosquitoes have on our pet friends and what we need to be careful about.CreditSo, firstly, we must understand that mosquitoes are the respecters of no man, and they will conveniently bite on anything they can bite. Our pets may be a little safe if they have furs to cover up their skin, but they are not completely safe.

Malaria is a deadly pandemic in most African countries; the number of malaria cases reported every day in my country is no joke. In fact, malaria has been reported as one of the major health problems we have in this country.