| PAS_1 |
"Farmer Manibhai Patel of district Kheda treat prolapse of uterus in cattle. To cure the prolapsed uterus, 500 gram leaves of sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) are fed to the affected animal as a single dose. This gives immediate relief, within two hours, to the animal. Then the prolapsed part of uterus is cleaned and pushed inside. Once it is in place the uterus does not come out again. Some farmers apply the leaf extract of sensitive plant on the uterus, which also cures prolapse. " |
| PAS_2 |
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| Agro Ecological Zone |
Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Arid western Plains (5.1),
Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains & Hills Region (XIII),
Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) South Saurashtra Zone (GJ.7) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
The mucosal surface of uterus - with its cotyledons - is visible and part of the chorioallantois may still be attached |
| Disease Description |
Prolapse of the uterus is a common complication of the third stage of labour in the cow. In the ruminant species the prolapse is generally a complete inversion of the gravid cornu, while in the sow and the bitch inversion is generally partial and comprises one horn only. The occurrence seems to be affected by seasonal as well as regional factors, the condition being commoner in some years and in some localities. Multigravida (of the dairy breeds) are more often involved than are heifers. In the majority of
instances the prolapse occurs within a few hours of an otherwise normal second-stage labour, although in some it may be delayed several days. In the latter group the condition is generally associated with a grossly protracted and assisted labour. Rarely, where delivery is achieved by heavy traction, the uterus prolapses immediately after
the calf is withdrawn. |
| Disease Control |
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| Disease Prevention |
There is no way to completely prevent uterine prolapse. To reduce the risk of uterine prolapse, cows are returned to a standing position and encouraged to move around as soon as possible. This is especially important in cases where a calf is pulled to assist the mother. A cow that is returned to an upright position drops the uterus back into the abdominal cavity which straightens out the uterine horns |
| Precautions |
Maintain sanitary conditions in herd. Isolation of affected animals from healthy animals |
| Procedure of Use |
For treatment, Bhojabhai Kanabhai from junagadh district of Gujarat feeds the suffering animal batter prepared by mixing water in sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) flour, twice or thrice in a single day. This arrests the further prolapse of uterus. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
The cause of prolapse of the uterus is not clear, but there is no doubt that it occurs during the third stage of labour, within a few hours of the expulsion of the calf, and at a time when some of the fetal cotyledons have separated from the maternal caruncles. |
| Global Context |
Uterine prolapse spreads worldwide in cattle. |
| Lesson Implication |
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| Other Medications / Treatments |
Replacing fluids and electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride). Oral rehydration therapy. Antibiotics. Remove the placenta or its remnants from the cotyladons- if it separates easily. If its not, leave it attached. Repair any gross damage such as tearing using an absorbable suture. Reducing the size of prolapse. |
| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000006104 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2227 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)