| PAS_1 |
"Mahipatsingh of Himachal pradesh treat mastitis in animal. For healing the udder, 200 g bael tree (Aegle marmelos) leaves are crushed and then boiled in 500 ml water. When the solution is lukewarm, it is poured slowly on the udder. The treatment is continued for 3 days. This cures mastitis in animal. " |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Western Himalayas, Warm Subhumid (To Humid With Inclusion Of Perhumid) Eco-Region. (14.2) Western Himalayan Region (I) Sub-Montane and Low Hills, Sub-Tropical Zone (HP-1) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Moderate to severe clinical cases can be very painful and unpleasant for the cow. The most obvious symptoms of clinical mastitis are abnormalities in: The udder such as swelling, heat, hardness, redness, or pain; and. The milk such as a watery appearance, flakes, clots, or pus. |
| Disease Description |
Bovine mastitis is the persistent, inflammatory reaction of the udder tissue due to physical trauma or microorganisms infections. Mastitis, a potentially fatal mammary gland infection, is the most common disease in dairy cattle in the United States and worldwide. It is also the most costly disease to the dairy industry. Milk from cows suffering from mastitis has an increased somatic cell count. Mastitis occurs when white blood cells (leukocytes) are released into the mammary gland, usually in response to bacteria invading the teat canal or occasionally by chemical, mechanical, or thermal trauma on the udder. Milk-secreting tissue and various ducts throughout the mammary gland are damaged due to toxins released by the bacteria resulting in reduced milk yield and quality. |
| Disease Control |
Dip teat in germicide after pre and post milking, treat quarters with dry cow antibiotics at end of lactation, individual paper/ towel to clean cow, clean hands or wear gloves, cull persistently infected cows, minimize teat end lesions |
| Disease Prevention |
Proper milking techniques (procedure, training, monitering), keep cow clean [proper bedding (sand is best bedding, organic bedding)], nutrition (vitamins and minerals), maintain milking equipments |
| Precautions |
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| Procedure of Use |
The farmers Virchand Chowdhary and K Laxman Das of Himachal Pradesh apply a paste made from dried, pounded millipedes on the udders of cows to cure mastitis. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Matitis caused by bacteria (70%) (Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus agalactae, strpto. uberis, etc), yeast and molds (2%) (Mycoplasma bovis). Sometimes caused by trauma, weather extremes |
| Global Context |
Mastitis spreads worldwide in cattle. It is more common in adult than youngones. It is common in high milk producing animal than low producing as well as common in dairy cattle. |
| Lesson Implication |
A reduction in milk yield.
An increase in body temperature.
The lack of appetite.
Sunken eyes.
Signs of diarrhoea and dehydration.
A reduction in mobility, due to the pain of a swollen udder or simply due to feeling unwell. |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
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| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
KNW0010000001238 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1700 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)