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Animal health

A man is sometimes ill.

Animals too can fall ill.

When an animal is ill, it becomes thin, and may even die.

Then the farmer loses a lot of money.

HOW TO KNOW WHEN AN ANIMAL IS ILL

 

Signs of good health

Signs of illness

 

(food appetite

No appetite

Very restless or too quiet

Sensitive back, cold ears, fever

 

Bright eyes

Dull eyes

 

Shiny coat

Dry, brittle coat

 

Growing well

Losing weight

An animal may be injured, may have parasites, may have a disease.