| 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) Northern Plain (and Central Highlands) In (4.2) Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII)Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Gujarat zone (GJ-4) |
| 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 |
Bhaktibhai Punjabhai Patel from the Deriya village in the Vijapur taluka in Mehsana district in Gujarat uses a mixture made from the dry-cell battery and oil to treat yoke gall in bullocks. Patel mixes the black powder from a dry-cell battery and oil and applies it to galls on the neck that are caused by the yoke. In some cases, the leaves of Buharo (Byttneria herbacea) are chewed into a paste by the farmer and then applied. This treatment is repeated twice per day for two to three days or until the gall has healed. |
| 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 |
KNW0010000000351 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1630 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)