Quick reference guide for common animal and crop diseases in Central Africa. Identify symptoms, understand treatment protocols, and implement prevention strategies
No specific treatment. Supportive care with antibiotics to prevent secondary infections. Isolate affected birds immediately.
Vaccination (LaSota, Hitchner B1 strains). Strict biosecurity. Quarantine new birds for 21 days.
Supportive care. Topical antiseptics for lesions. Anti-inflammatory drugs. Soft feed and clean water.
Regular vaccination every 6 months. Movement control. Disinfection of premises and equipment.
Intramammary antibiotics (Penicillin, Streptomycin). Frequent milking. Anti-inflammatory drugs. Proper udder hygiene.
Pre and post-milking teat dipping. Clean milking equipment. Dry cow therapy. Cull chronic cases.
Anticoccidial drugs (Amprolium, Sulfadimidine). Electrolytes. Vitamin K for bleeding. Improve hygiene.
Anticoccidial in feed or water. Good litter management. Avoid overcrowding. Gradual immunity development.
No treatment available. Report immediately to authorities. Cull affected and contact animals.
Strict biosecurity. No swill feeding. Control tick vectors. Quarantine new pigs. Disinfect vehicles and equipment.
Supportive care. Antibiotics for secondary infections. Fluid therapy. Vitamin supplements.
Annual vaccination. Quarantine new animals. Avoid contact with infected herds. Good nutrition.
Trypanocidal drugs (Diminazene aceturate, Isometamidium). Supportive care. Iron supplements.
Tsetse fly control. Prophylactic treatment. Use trypanotolerant breeds. Clear bush around farms.
No specific treatment. Supportive care. Antibiotics for secondary infections. Electrolytes and vitamins.
Vaccination at 10-14 days. Strict biosecurity. All-in all-out system. Disinfect between batches.
Supportive care. Antibiotics for secondary infections. Anti-inflammatory drugs. Wound care for nodules.
Vaccination. Insect control (flies, mosquitoes). Quarantine affected animals. Disinfection.
Anthelmintics (Albendazole, Ivermectin, Levamisole). Rotate dewormers to prevent resistance.
Strategic deworming every 3-4 months. Pasture rotation. Avoid overgrazing. Fecal egg count monitoring.
Intensive supportive care. IV fluids. Antibiotics. Anti-emetics. Hospitalization required.
Vaccination at 6, 9, 12 weeks. Annual boosters. Isolate puppies. Disinfect with bleach solution.
No treatment once symptoms appear. Euthanasia required. Post-exposure prophylaxis for humans.
Annual vaccination. Avoid contact with wild animals. Report suspected cases immediately.
No cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Use virus-free planting material.
Plant resistant varieties. Control whitefly vectors. Use certified disease-free cuttings. Crop rotation.
Fungicide application (Copper-based, Metalaxyl). Remove infected pods weekly. Improve drainage.
Regular pruning for air circulation. Harvest ripe pods promptly. Sanitation. Resistant varieties.
No cure. Remove infected plants. Control leafhopper vectors with insecticides.
Plant resistant varieties. Early planting. Control weeds. Insecticide seed treatment.
Fungicide sprays (Mancozeb, Metalaxyl). Remove infected plants. Improve air circulation.
Resistant varieties. Avoid overhead irrigation. Proper spacing. Crop rotation. Preventive fungicide.
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