| PAS_1 |
Aloe ferox Mill., Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. and Phytolacca heptandra Retz. Used by farmers in south africa to treat maggot infestation |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Madhya Bharat plateau Western Malwa plateau, Eastern Gujarat plain, Vindhyan and Satpura range and Narmada Valley hot, moist semi-arid eco-subregion (5.2), Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Gujrat Plains And Hills Region (XIII) , Agro-Climatic Zone (NARP) Middle Gujarat Zone (GJ-3) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Pain at affected area, slow developing ulcers, severe irritation |
| Disease Description |
Maggot infestation is a condition in which the fly maggots feed off and develop in the tissues of living organisms. True myiasis results from flies deliberately laying eggs in or on the tissues. There are two forms of myiasis: obligate, in which it is nec |
| Disease Control |
Vaccination against parasite, Vectro control, insecticide application |
| Disease Prevention |
Organophosphorus or organochlorine compounds may be used, usually in a spraying formulation. One alternative prevention method is the sterile insect technique (SIT) where a significant number of artificially reared sterilized (usually through irradiation) male flies are introduced. |
| Precautions |
Maintain sanitary or hygeinic conditions in herd, isolate affected animals from healthy animals |
| Procedure of Use |
Animals get minor and major wounds due to falls, accidents and thrashings. Often, the major wounds get swelled, purulent and infested with maggots.
Somlabhai Baria of Dahod district, Gujarat crushes 50 g bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) leaves and applies its extract on wound for 3 days, twice daily in the morning and the evening. This kills the maggots in 5 - 6 days and heals the wound completely. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Flies lying eggs in or on the tissue |
| Global Context |
Maggot infestation spreads worldwide in animals as well as human being. It is more common in non-descriptive animals than farm animals. And also common in animals which are present in unhygeinic environment. |
| Lesson Implication |
oedema like lesions, Pain, purulent discharge from affected area |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
Use of lidocaine and ivermactine to control parasites |
| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000002994 |
| Reference |
Dahod/99/6 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1235 |
| Reference |
Dahod/99/6 |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)