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| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro-Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Western Ghat and coastal plain hot humid (6.2),
Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Western plateau and hills region (IX),
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Western Ghat Zone - ZARS, Igatpuri, Dist. Nashik
Western Maharashtra Scarcity Zone (MH-6),- ZARS, Solapur
Sub Montane Zone – ZARS, Kolhapur
Plain Zone – ZARS, Ganeshkhind, Pune |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Initially looks like a raw, red, oval ulcer on the skin. |
| Disease Description |
Digital dermatitis is a disease that causes lameness in cattle. It was first discovered in Italy in 1974 by Cheli and Mortellaro. Digital dermatitis is different from foot rot in cattle and both conditions may occur concurrently. |
| Disease Control |
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| Disease Prevention |
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| Precautions |
It is better to understand the causative & predisposing factors |
| Procedure of Use |
For treatment, young shoots of Indian beech (Pongamia pinnata) are pounded and the mash is smeared on the affected skin for two to three days. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
This disease is caused by a mixture of different bacteria. Anaerobic bacteria, including spirochetes of the genus Treponema, are found in the lesions associated with the infection. |
| Global Context |
Dermatitis in livestock animals is spread worldwide. |
| Lesson Implication |
These lesions develop raised, hair-like projections or wart-like lesions |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
The skin should be cleaned and kept dry prior treatment. Topical oxytetracycline (OTC) is often referred as the most reliable treatment as cows treated with OTC have a good recovery rate. Usse formalin, copper sulphate or a thymol-based disinfectant. |
| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000003234 |
| Reference |
Panchmahal-97/13 |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1483 |
| Reference |
Panchmahal-97/13 |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)