Practice Name:

To Cure Mastitis in Milch Cows


Affected Animal Cattle
Affected Animal (Scientific Name) Bos Taurus
Affected Animal (Taxonomy) Bovidae
Affected Animal (Vernacular) Gai, Gau
Category Veterinary Care
Disease Mastitis
Disease Attak Stage At adult age
Disease Common Name Bovine mammilitis
Disease Group Reproductive disease
Disease Distribution Wordwide

Innovator / Knowledge Provider Hirabhai Revabhai Patel
City / District Sabarkantha
KVK District Krushi Vigyan Kendra, S.D. Agricultural University, Khedbrahma, Taluka- Khedbrahma
Address Sabarkantha , Gujarat
Languages Spoken Gujarati
Vocation Farmer
State Gujarat
PIN Code 383001

PAS_1 The Plants Gymnemasylvestre, Holarrhenaantidysenterica, Vernoniaanthelmintica, Enicostemmalittorale, omordicacharantia,Swertiachirata,Azadirachtaindica,Caesalpiniabonducellawere collected from the Godhra and Amritsar, and several other places of Gujarat, India in February, 2013 which were used for the treatment of mastitis. The plant materials were oven-dried and then ground into coarse powder.The coarse powder of the Gymnemasylvestre(10 g),Holarrhenaantidysenterica(10 ),Vernoniaanthelmintica(10 g),Enicostemmalittorale(10 g),Momordicacharantia(10 g),Swertiachirata(10 g),Azadirachtaindica(10 g),Caesalpiniabonducella(10 g) were extracted with 100ml methanol for two days at room temperature. The extracts were then filtered off through Whatman filter paper number-1. For the solvent removal the plates containing solvent were kept in open overnight and the solvent was allowed to evaporate.On the next day the extract was dissolved in 1ml Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). this will cure the mastitis. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/270478525_Herbal_Plants_A_Potential_Agent_to_Cure_Infectious_Mastitis_in_Bovine_Animals)
PAS_2 Farmer Lakhabhai Becharbhai Khatana treat mastitis by using corkwort (Leptadenia reticulata) vine and salt. The disease is cured by ointment made by pounding corkwort, (Leptadenia reticulata) vine to get 100 g extract and mixing 50 g salt to it. The ointment is smeared on udder twice a day for two days. ointment made by pounding corkwort, (Leptadenia reticulata) vine to get 100 g extract and mixing 50 g salt to it. The ointment is smeared on udder twice a day for two days.
Agro Ecological Zone Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) North Gujarat plain (Inclusive of Aravalli range and East Rajasthan Uplands) hot, dry, semi – arid eco-subregion (4.2), Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII) , Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Gujarat Agroclimatic zone (GJ-4)
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
Procedure of Use Patel treats such a condition by using the leaves of mulberry. He extracts 100 to 200 gram of the juice of the mulberry leaves and applies it on the affected region.This practice is continued by him for three days. The swelling in the animal decreases in a weeks time.
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.
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Practice ID KNW0010000001253
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Annotation ID GIAN/GAVL/1704
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