| PAS_1 |
Leaves of nirgundi (Vitex negundo), khorpad (Aloe vera), Neem seeds, kirayat (Andrographis paniculata), akamadar (Calotrophis) are to be taken at 1 kg each.
All are to be ground well by sprinkling little water and filtered and 4 liters of herbal mixture can be obtained. This has to be stored for 3 days.
Then used. For adult cattle 100 ml has to be administered. The dewormer arrest loose motion and result in solid dung and it is free from obnoxious odor. It increases grazing efficiency of animals and they look healthy. (https://vikaspedia.igriculture/livestock/general-management-practices-of-livestock/internal-parasites-of-ruminants) |
| 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 |
Signs and symptoms of intestinal infection include: Nausea, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Salt craving, Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food |
| Disease Description |
Tapeworms are long, segmented worms of the class Cestoda, which comprise 1 of 3 classes of parasitic worms (worms that require a host within which to mature). The other classes are Nematoda and Trematoda. These worms lack an intestinal tract and instead can absorb nutrients through their integument. The adult consists of a head (scolex), where the worms attach to the mucosa of the intestine, a neck and a segmented body that contains both male gonads and female gonads (proglottids). |
| Disease Control |
Avermectins/ milbemycins provide an additional benefit of external parasite control plus internal parasite control, as well as persistent protection for days to weeks after treatment. Reduce parasite load. As moisture favors the development of the eggs and larvae of roundworms, well-drained pastures are preferable, and low, wet areas should be avoided until they are drained. Young animals being most susceptible to parasitism, calves should be kept as much as possible awa y from the older stock and the contaminated pastures and quarters where the latter have been confined. As a precaution against further spread of parasitism, any affected cattle should be isolated from the herd for special treatment. Sanitation and good feeding will sometimes stop losses from parasitism even if no medicinal treatment is given. |
| Disease Prevention |
If water might not be safe, be sure to boil it for at least a minute and then let it cool off before using it, Eliminate livestock exposure to tapeworm eggs by properly disposing of animal and human feces, Thoroughly cook meat at temperatures of at least 145 F (63 C) to kill tapeworm eggs or larvae, Freeze meat for as long as seven to 10 days and fish for at least 24 hours in a freezer with a temperature of -31 F (-35C) to kill tapeworm eggs and larvae |
| Precautions |
Maintain sanitary or hygeinic conditions in herd, isolate affected animals from healthy animals |
| Procedure of Use |
Young calf of any kind of animal infested with intestinal tapeworms becomes weak, stops sucking and may die in case of severe infestation or if kept untreated.
Shankerbhai Ninama, a farmer from Dahod district of Gujarat, treats tapeworm infestation in calves by administering a mixture of 250 gram crushed raw fruits of emetic nut (Xeromphis uliginosa) and
100 gram edible oil daily in the morning for three days. The dosage is half a drench-pipe of 250 millilitres. This cures the tapeworm infestation in calf. He learnt about this practice from his forefathers and many of his fellow farmers employ the same treatment.
Plant identification : Emetic nut (Xeromphis uliginosa) is a light black-coloured tree, bearing broad leaves, white flowers and green, oblong fruit. Tender fruits are used by many villagers to prepare curry. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
A tapeworm infection starts after ingestion of tapeworm eggs or larvae. |
| Global Context |
Tapeworm infection spreads worldwide in animals as well as human being. It is more common in calves than cow. Also common in animals which are present in unhygeinic environment. |
| Lesson Implication |
If tapeworm larvae have migrated out of animal's intestines and formed cysts in other tissues, they can eventually cause organ and tissue damage, resulting in: Headaches, cystic masses or lumps, allergic reactions to the larvae, Neurological signs and symptoms, including seizures |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
by administration of avermectins/milbemycins (ivermectin, dormectin, eprinomectin, and moxidectin) or benzimidazoles (oxfendazole, albendazole, fendbendazole) |
| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000003008 |
| Reference |
Dahod- 99/5 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1239 |
| Reference |
Dahod- 99/5 |
| Scout |
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