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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain And Kathiawar Peninsula, Semi-Arid Eco- Region (5.3) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujrat Plains And Hills Region (XIII) ,Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra (GJ-6)
South Saurashtra (GJ-7) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Animals including dogs and cats can also be affected by ringworm. Specific signs can be:
red, scaly, itchy or raised patches
patches may be redder on outside edges or resemble a ring
patches that begin to ooze or develop a blister
bald patches may develop when the scalp is affected
nails may thicken, discolour or begin to crack |
| Disease Description |
Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. Multiple areas can be affected at a given time. |
| Disease Control |
By vaccination. For horses, dogs and cats there is available an approved inactivated vaccine called Insol Dermatophyton (Boehringer Ingelheim) which provides time-limited protection against several trichophyton and microsporum fungal strains.[14] With cattle, systemic vaccination has achieved effective control of ringworm. |
| Disease Prevention |
The environment is a major source of infective fungi. Effective control of ringworm will only occur if the environment is properly cleaned and disinfected. This must be done between each batch of animals. Avoid sharing cloths with other animals, wash cloths of affected dogs with fungicidal drugs. |
| Precautions |
1) It is better to understand the causative & predisposing factors and try to control and prevent the occurrence of ringworm infestation.
2) Regarding the use of herbal plants, understand the type of plant, parts to be used, preparation, storage, formulation, dosage, mode of use by consulting a professional before use. |
| Procedure of Use |
A traditional method that has been in use for several years by Popatbhai to rid animals of the infection uses powdered chickpea (Cicer arietinum), locally known as "besan". Clean the skin at affected area with flowing water. Dust the ringworms with the gram flour. Add drops of thick buttermilk over the dusted area and smear the area thoroughly. Make a paste of the gram flour and thick buttermilk in a vessel and take the vessel along when the animal is taken to work. Daub the paste over the infected area every couple of hours. This treatment completely cures the condition and all ringworm patches disappear from the skin within three or four days. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Ringworm caused by Trichophyton verrucosum is a frequent clinical condition in cattle. About 40 types of fungi can cause ringworm. They are typically of the Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton type. |
| Global Context |
Ringworm caused by Trichophyton verrucosum is a frequent clinical condition in cattle. Young animals are more frequently affected. The lesions are located on the head, neck, tail, and perineum. The typical lesion is a round, whitish crust. Multiple lesions may coalesce in "map-like" appearance. |
| Lesson Implication |
Grey-white areas of skin with an ash like surface
Usually circular in outline and slightly raised
Size of lesions very variable, can become very extensive
In calves most commonly found around eyes, on ears and on back, in adult cattle chest and legs more common |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
Antifungal treatments include topical agents such as miconazole, terbinafine, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, or tolnaftate applied twice daily until symptoms resolve — usually within one or two weeks. Topical treatments should then be continued for a further 7 days after resolution of visible symptoms to prevent recurrence. In more severe cases or scalp ringworm, systemic treatment with oral medications may be given. |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000003654 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2138 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)