| 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) 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 |
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 |
To cure yokegall in animal, farmer Merabhai Maldhari of Amreli district, Gujarat prepares an ointment paste by pounding 200 g ber (Zizyphus jujuba) roots and mixing it with 20 g coconut (Cocus nucifera) oil. He then applies this ointment on the affected part twice at an interval of 4 - 5 days.
This cures yokegall in bullock without any side effects. |
| 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 |
DTP0010000003680 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2148 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)