| 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) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain (5.1) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and hills region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra, South Saurashtra (GJ-6,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 |
For treatment, he, fist wash bullock"s yoke gall thoroughly with lukewarm water. Then take castor oil 200 to 250 gram and put 50 gram turmeric in it. Mix it well and apply the paste on bullock"s yoke gall twice a day, in the morning and the evening, for two or three days. This will cure yoke gall in bullocks. Besides this, drench 500 gram jaggery dissoved in water for two days. This will give added energy to the bullock. Besides, give two or three days of rest to the animal. |
| 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 |
DTP00100000001383 |
| Reference |
Bhavnagar-96/12 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1405 |
| Reference |
Bhavnagar-96/12 |
| Scout |
HBN |
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