| 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 |
Western Plain, Kachchh And Part Of Kathia ( 2.4, 2.3),Gujarat Plains & Hills Region (XIII) ,North West Zone (GJ-5)
North Saurashtra (GJ-6) |
| 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 treat this problem, roots of ber (Zizyphus jujuba) are crushed and its extract is obtained. This extract is applied on the affected part of animal in the morning and evening hours for three days. As a result, the affected portion settles down and during this time the bullock is not allowed to work. Thus, the bullock is cured of the problem. |
| 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 |
DTP0010000003697 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2156 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)