Practice Name:

Treatment for Sprained Neck in Bullocks

Affected Animal	Cattle
Affected Animal (Scientific Name)	Bos Taurus
Affected Animal (Taxonomy)	Bovidae
Affected Animal (Vernacular)	Gai, Gau
Category	Veterinary Care
Disease	Sprained neck
Disease Attak Stage	At any stage virus may attacks the animal.
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Innovator / Knowledge Provider	Parasivamurthy K A
City / District	Mandya
KVK District	Krishi Vignan Kendra, V.C. Farm, Mandya-571 405, Karnataka
Address	Post Office CHITTOOR (HEAD OFFICE), CHITTOOR, ANDHRA PRADESH
Languages Spoken	Telugu
Vocation	Farmer
State	Andhra Pradesh
PIN Code	517001

PAS_1	"Management of cervical scoliosis using an indigenously designed spinal brace in a buffalo calf."http://livestockscience.in/wp-content/uploads/scoliosiis-neck-buff-calf.pdf
PAS_2	"Paralysis, Stiffness and Lameness (new)."https://infonet-biovision.org/AnimalHealth/Paralysis-Stiffness-and-Lameness
Agro Ecological Zone	Eastern Ghats And TamilNadu Uplands And Deccan Plateau (8.2)
Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs	Pain, especially in the back of the neck, that worsens with movement. Pain that peaks a day or so after the injury, instead of immediately. Muscle spasms and pain in the upper shoulder. Headache in the back of the head. Increased irritability, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and difficulty concentrating
Disease Description	Pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen can help reduce the pain and any swelling. Muscle relaxants can help ease spasms. You can apply an ice pack for 15 to 30 minutes at a time, several times a day for the first 2 or 3 days after the injury. This will help reduce inflammation and discomfort
Disease Control	Apply heat or ice to the painful area. ... Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Keep moving, but avoid jerking or painful activities. ... Do slow range-of-motion exercises, up and down, side to side, and from ear to ear.
Disease Prevention	Stay active. ... Start slowly. ... Take breaks. ... Sleep well. ... Focus on posture.
Precautions	It is recommended to apply ice within the first 48 hours of an injury to help reduce swelling. After 48 hours, heat or ice may be applied, depending on the patient's preference. Heat can help facilitate blood circulation and bring healing nutrients to the damaged tissues.
Procedure of Use	Parasivamurthy described a practice prevalent in Malavalli taluka of Mandya district in Karnataka in which bullocks suffering from sprained necks are treated with a mixture of egg white and tiny pieces of bath soap. <p> Sprained necks are a common ailment in bullocks. In taluka Malavalli, farmers use a traditional remedy to treat the sprains, in which they take tiny pieces of bath soap mixed with egg white and apply the mixture to the area of the sprain. As the mixture hardens, the bullocks feel uncomfortable and begin to kick their legs. The vigorous movement sets the sprain right. Two or three applications are usually needed to relieve the sprain. </p>
Etiology Causative Agent	A sprain (stretch) or tear can occur in one or more of these soft tissues when a sudden movement, such as a motor vehicle collision or a hard fall, causes the neck to bend to an extreme position
Global Context	"Diagnosing cattle lameness and choosing treatment."https://www.producer.com/livestock/diagnosing-cattle-lameness-and-choosing-treatment/
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Other Community Practices
Practice ID	KNW0010000000717
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Annotation ID	GIAN/GAVL/1287
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