Where does the Charolais breed of cattle come from?
The Charolais cattle are a beef cattle breed from the Charolais area surrounding Charolles, in Burgundy, in the eastern France. It is mainly raised for meat production, and previously used as a draught animal.
What kind of body does a Charolais have?
They are usually white in color with a pink muzzle and pale hooves. But currently the breed is also available in black and red in color. They have long body and usually have horns. Their head is short but broad, and have heavily muscled loins and haunches.
What is the evaluation of a puncture wound?
Evaluation of a patient with puncture wound includes the examination of the entry site, assessing the skin appearance, inspecting, and palpating for retained foreign bodies.
What causes lameness in the feet of cattle?
ulcers, white line disease (defects in the sole at the junction with the vertical hoof walls), and interdigital necrobacillosis (footrot) are the most common foot disorders that create lameness in cattle.
How is the calving process of a Charolais cow?
The cows have very good mothering instinct and they are very protective mothers. The Charolais calves are also very hardy and weight quite a lot when born. Calving process of the Charolais cows is simple and without complications. The breed is noted and praised for their carcass. They produce very high quality meat.
How many Charolais cattle are there in the world?
As of Dec. 31, 2014, there are about 4.22 million head of the breed in France. The breed is also available in many other countries outside it’s native country. Total world population of the breed is estimated at about 730,000.
When to know if a puncture wound is infected?
If the wound is more than 24 hours old and the person develops signs of infection, such as redness at the area of the wound, swelling, pus drainage, fever over 100 F (37.3 C), or red streaks coming away from the wound If the wound does not stop bleeding after pressure is applied for 5 minutes
How to stop bleeding from a puncture wound?
Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for five to 10 minutes. If dirt or debris remains in the wound, use a washcloth to gently scrub it off. See a doctor if you can’t remove all of the dirt or debris. Apply an antibiotic.
