Betta fish (Betta splendens) are known for their color, which can determine both aesthetic value and market value. Recent research shows that using natural food is far more effective in enhancing the brightness of betta fish's color than commercial pellets. In a week-long trial, the study compared four types of food: commercial pellets, silkworms (Tubifex), bloodworms (Chironomus […]
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Etawa crossbred goat milk from Sempu District, Banyuwangi, has the potential to be a nutritious food source with good quality. A study of 30 milk samples from six farms showed that organoleptically, the milk met established standards, with an average specific gravity of 1,0316 g/mL and a pH of 6,45. Microbiological examination also showed that the total number of microorganisms […]
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The development of the poultry industry requires farmers not only to increase productivity but also to implement safer and more sustainable farming practices. One major challenge is the use of Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs), which have the potential to trigger antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a condition where bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. To address this challenge, the community service team implemented a mentoring program for 27 […]
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Electric Sperm Separator (ESS) is a reproductive technology innovation developed to help farmers improve the efficiency of their goat farming operations. Through the simple principle of sperm separation, ESS has the potential to support more effective and easily implemented reproductive management at the farmer level. This technology was introduced to 30 farmers in Sambirejo Village, Bangorejo District, Banyuwangi, through outreach activities, training, […]
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Behind the high productivity of cattle farming, there is a disease threat that often goes unnoticed: Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV). This virus has far more complex impacts, attacking the immune system, disrupting reproductive function, and reducing livestock productivity. BVDV infection can occur without obvious symptoms, so even seemingly healthy cattle can still be at risk of […]
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Koi Herpesvirus Disease (KHVD) is a highly contagious viral disease of goldfish and koi that can cause high mortality, especially in young fish, significantly impacting the fisheries sector. The disease is characterized by gill damage, skin lesions, kidney problems, and symptoms such as lethargy, decreased appetite, and abnormal swimming. Transmission […]
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African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks continue to pose a serious threat to pig production systems in Southeast Asia since their first widespread outbreak in 2019. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies from seven countries in the region, a recent study found that the average prevalence of ASF reached 29,14%, with significant variation across regions and methods […]
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Acupuncture is an effective integrative veterinary approach to safely and sustainably improve animal appetite. This therapy has been shown to be up to 81,5% effective across species, with a duration of 3–21 days and a frequency of 2–5 sessions per week. Clinical responses generally occur within 3–7 days, more quickly in pigs and poultry than in ruminants. Stimulation of points ST36, SP6, […]
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Exposure to nicotine-containing e-cigarette vapor can reduce the diameter and thickness of seminiferous tubule epithelium in mice, although the differences are not significant. Nicotine and other compounds in e-cigarette fluids can trigger oxidative stress and disrupt hormones that regulate sperm production, potentially affecting spermatogenesis quality. The non-significant results may be influenced by the nicotine dose used […]
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Laminitis is one of the most serious musculoskeletal disorders in horses, causing inflammation and damage to the lamina tissue that connects the pedal bone to the hoof wall. This condition causes severe pain, lameness, decreased performance, and can even lead to permanent disability. In the past two decades, acupuncture has been increasingly used as a complementary therapy in the treatment of laminitis. This approach […]
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