| PAS_1 |
"Mahadevbhai of district Surendranagar treat maggot infestation in animal by using worm killer and Damu. Prepared mixture of worm killer and Damu and extract juice from the mixture. Pour this juice along with Damu on the wound. This will force maggots to come out from wound. Usually one application needed." |
| PAS_2 |
Aloe ferox Mill., Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. and Phytolacca heptandra Retz. Used by farmers in south africa to treat maggot infestation |
| Agro Ecological Zone |
Western plain, kachchh and part of kathiawar peninsula, hot arid eco-region (2.3) ,Coastal Plains and Hills (XIII),Bhal and Coastal area (GJ-8) 14.26%
North Gujarat ( GJ-4) 19.87%
North west zone (GJ-5) 36.38
North Saurashtra (GJ-6) 29.49 |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
Pain at affected area, slow developing ulcers, severe irritation |
| Disease Description |
Maggot infestation is a condition in which the fly maggots feed off and develop in the tissues of living organisms. True myiasis results from flies deliberately laying eggs in or on the tissues. There are two forms of myiasis: obligate, in which it is nec |
| Disease Control |
Vaccination against parasite, Vectro control, insecticide application |
| Disease Prevention |
Organophosphorus or organochlorine compounds may be used, usually in a spraying formulation. One alternative prevention method is the sterile insect technique (SIT) where a significant number of artificially reared sterilized (usually through irradiation) male flies are introduced. |
| Precautions |
Maintain sanitary or hygeinic conditions in herd, isolate affected animals from healthy animals |
| Procedure of Use |
To cure this problem, first of all tender leaves of caper plant (Capparis decidua) are brought and mixed with one glass of water. This mixture is crushed by adding little amount of sugar into the paste. Thereafter, the affected part is cleaned with cotton swab and then paste is applied on the animal in the morning hours for five days. Thus, the maggots are killed and animal is cured of the problem. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Flies lying eggs in or on the tissue |
| Global Context |
Maggot infestation spreads worldwide in animals as well as human being. It is more common in non-descriptive animals than farm animals. And also common in animals which are present in unhygeinic environment. |
| Lesson Implication |
Oedema like lesions, Pain, purulent discharge from affected area |
| Other Medications / Treatments |
Use of lidocaine and ivermactine to control parasites |
| Limitations of Approaches |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000006112 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2232 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)