When an animal suffers an open wound, proper cleaning and wound care should begin immediately. Good hygiene helps reduce contamination and promotes better healing outcomes. Prevention matters.

Clean the affected site carefully using appropriate clean water and a suitable antiseptic such as iodine, following veterinary guidance for safe and effective wound management. Cleanliness matters.

Oxytetracycline spray may help protect wounds against bacterial contamination and secondary infection. Its use should follow veterinary advice, product directions, withdrawal periods, and animal care. Prevention matters.

Ear tagging also requires careful attention because piercing creates an opening through the skin. Poor hygiene can introduce bacteria and increase the risk of complications. Hygiene matters.

Farmers should therefore maintain clean equipment, proper restraint, hygienic handling, and appropriate wound care during tagging. Where medication is necessary, seek veterinary guidance before administration. Responsibility matters.

Good animal husbandry requires prevention, observation, and responsible treatment. Following ethical practices protects animal welfare, reduces avoidable losses, and helps farmers maintain healthier, productive animals. Welfare matters.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view