| PAS_1 |
In India following herbal plant preparations are used for,
Calotropis procera – Family- Apocynaceae,
Use: plant extract used as a part of treatment
Honey- use honey for pain relief prior to presentation.
Wasam- treated with ‘wasam’ on the occiput for intraocular inflammation |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain (5.1) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and hills region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra, South Saurashtra (GJ-6,GJ-7) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Cattle shows signs of pain, increased lacrimation, excessive blinking, conjunctivitis. More severe cases may show systemic signs such as anorexia and weight loss. Chronic untreated cases become blind |
| Disease Description |
The disease is generally sub clinical, acute and chronic in buffaloes. In advanced disease process, parasites invade the central nervous system which leads to development of the nervous signs. Due to development of the immunodeficiency, frequent corneal opacity reported in buffaloes. |
| Disease Control |
Anti-inflammatory therapy can help shorten recovery times, but topical corticosteroids should be used with care if corneal ulcers are present. Can also control by vaccination of animals. |
| Disease Prevention |
Shade, insect repellent-impregnated ear tags, and lower stocking rates may help prevent disease. Early identification of the disease also helps prevent spread throughout the herd. |
| Precautions |
Maintain cleanliness of eyes of animal. |
| Procedure of Use |
For treatment, the animal - keeper of Tamilnadu extracts juice out of "antmul" (Thylophora indica) flowers, betle (Piper betle) leaves and some seeds of black pepper (Piper nigrum). All the three juices are then mixed and applied in the eyes of the affected animal. This cures the corneal opacity of eyes in animal. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Caused by Trypanosoma spp. And many other bacteria virus |
| Global Context |
Corneal opacity Disorder in livestock animals is spread worldwide. |
| Lesson Implication |
Redness and swelling of the eye tissues and eyelid, Tearing, Blurred vision, Irritation, Sensitivity to light, Sensation of something in the eye, Eye discharge, Milky or cloudy area on the cornea, vision loss |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
Treatment is with early systemic use of a long-acting antibiotic such as tetracycline or florfenicol. Subconjunctival injections with procaine penicillin or other antibiotics are also effective, providing a "bubble" of antibiotic which releases into the eye slowly over several days. |
| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000006157 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2180 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)