| PAS_1 |
"To cure the problem, farmer lakhabhai heats fresh groundnut (Arachis hypogea) oil and massage the affected area with it. After the massage, he sprinkle ash on the skin. This treatment is to be given once a day in the morning for 2 to 3 days before animal goes for grazing. The lice and other parasitic insects on the skin fall down and animal is rid of them." |
| 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 |
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| Disease Description |
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| Disease Control |
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| Procedure of Use |
Animals are inflicted with dermatitis frequently. Buffaloes and cows are more
prone to dermatitis. White crust is formed and animal experiences itching. It rubs its back with a tree.
As a remedy 100 gm of sesame (Sesamum indicum) seed oil is mixed thoroughly with 25 to 40 g of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) snuff to prepare paste which is applied on animals in morning and evening for two days to eradicate insects
Its a traditional method and is used since last 20 years in the village.
Has learnt the method from his forefather. |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
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| Global Context |
Dermatitis in livestock animals is spread worldwide. |
| Lesson Implication |
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| Other Medications / Treatments |
The skin should be cleaned and kept dry prior treatment. Topical oxytetracycline (OTC) is often referred as the most reliable treatment as cows treated with OTC have a good recovery rate. Usse formalin, copper sulphate or a thymol-based disinfectant. |
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| Other Community Practices |
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| Practice ID |
DTP0010000000586 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/2490 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)
