| PAS_1 |
In India following herbal plant preparations are used for, Corallocarpus evieaus- Family- Cucurbitaceae, Chloroxylon swietenia – Family- Rutaceae, Divlocvclos palmatus – Family- Cucurbitaceae, Pupalia lappacea – Family - Amaranthaceae, Triumfetta rhomboidea – Family – Malvaceae |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Arid western Plains (5.1),
Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains & Hills Region (XIII),
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) South Saurashtra Zone (GJ.7) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
A small sized circular swelling about 5-6 cm on neck, itching and pain. Initially swelling appears warm and painful. Swollen mass is soft with fluid inside or hard in consistency. Infection leads to abscess formation. |
| Disease Description |
A yoke gall is a localized acute inflammation of the skin and subcutis on the neck of cattle or bullock due to constant friction caused by the yoke. Yoke gall is one of the most common abscesses observed in draught purpose bullocks and buffalo bulls. The yoke gall is a common condition seen especially in those animals used for carting. |
| Disease Control |
By providing cold therapy. Paint the swollen area with iodine ointment. Administration of NSAIDs parentrally. Give rest to animal. |
| Disease Prevention |
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| Precautions |
Maintain cleanliness of skin of animal. |
| Procedure of Use |
Young bullocks are trained by harnessing them with various implements before inducting them into actual operations. In the initial stages, its tender shoulders may get injured and sometimes ulcers may occur.
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Viruben G Kathiriya from the Junagadh district in Gujarat makes a paste to cure these injuries. She heats 100 grams of ground kalthi or Cow Pea (Dolichos biflorus)</b> seeds in water and applies on the injuries daily in the evening. The effects of the treatment can be seen within four days.
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An alternate remedy is to apply the crushed bark of the jipta or fivestamen burrbark (Triumfetta pentandra)</b> on the injuries. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Caused by irritation of skin |
| Global Context |
Yoke gall Disorder in livestock animals is spread worldwide. It is very common in animal with rough skin than animal with soft skin |
| Lesson Implication |
Redness and swelling of the skin tissues, Tearing, Irritation, Sensitivity to sunlight, cellulitis |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
Surgical management of yoke gall |
| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
KNW0010000001133 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1324 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)