Plant Toxicity and its Treatment in Ruminants
Abrus precatorius (Rati/Gunj/Rosary beans) Toxic Principle: Abrin→ Inactivates Protein synthesis. Clinical signs: GI dysfunction, salivation, colic, bloody diarrhea, muscular twitching. Nervous signs in later stages followed by death within 1-10 days. PM: Splotchy Hemorrhage & Ulceration Treatment: Antidote – Anti abrin serum; emesis followed by activated charcoal; saline purgatives (MgSO4); Tannic Acid Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken Fern) Present in hilly areas, sheep and … Continue Reading →
Livestock Production Statistics of India – 2019
(Updated till 05/2020) Beneficial for competitive exams conducted by ICAR and other organizations India has emerged as the largest producer of milk with 20.17 percent share in total milk production in the world. India accounts for about 5.65 percent of the global egg production, 3 percent of global meat production and also the largest population of milch animals in the world (APEDA, 2018). Standings of India in the World Ranking Sector 1st Total Livestock Population, Milk … Continue Reading →
Coronavirus infections in livestock
Coronavirus is a single stranded, enveloped RNA virus. The virus derive its name from Latin word ‘corona’ meaning ‘crown‘. Coronaviruses are extensively found in tropical climates and survive best at low temperatures. A high penetration of ultra-violet radiation and increasing temperatures have negative effect on the survival of virus particles. Coronaviruses generally cause enteric and respiratory diseases in livestock. In cattle Disease caused: Winter dysentery caused by … Continue Reading →
Management of Burn Wounds in Animals
Burn is an injury of tissue caused by heat, flame, chemicals, friction, radiation or electricity. Burns are caused by dry heat and a scald is caused by moist heat, such as hot oil, wax or water. Burn classification determines the severity of the wound based on the depth of the tissue injury and are classified as: First degree burns are limited to redness and minor pain at the site of injury. These burns only involve the top layer of skin and heal quickly. Second degree burns have … Continue Reading →
Management of All Livestock Species in Winter Season
It is a fortune for humans that they can stay inside a warm and cozy homes and not worry about food and water. Livestock on the other side don’t have it as easy when the temperatures drop. You can care for your livestock by following the simple tips as provided hereunder. Winter Management of Dairy Animals An animal’s nutrient requirements also go up as the temperature drops, especially in wet conditions followed by extreme cold. Feed more roughages (like hay, straws, etc.) or forages … Continue Reading →
ब्याने के बाद पशुओं का बैठ जाना: मिल्क फीवर या दुधारू बुखार
दुधारू बुखार मुख्य रूप से ब्याने वाली डेयरी गायों का विकार है जो उच्च मात्रा में दूध देती हैं। यह एक चयापचय रोग है जो निम्न रक्त कैल्शियम स्तर (हाइपोकैलसीमिया) के कारण होता है। संकर तथा विदेशी नस्ल की गायों में इस विकार को प्रमुखता से देखा जा सकता है। इस बिमारी में किसानों को नुक्सान मुख्यता पशु के मर जाने से, दूध कम कर जाने से तथा इलाज के खर्चे से होता है। लक्षण सामान्य मामलों में गायों के सिर और अंगों की मांसपेशियों में कुछ प्रारंभिक उत्तेजना या कंपकंपी दिखाई देती है। फिर वे डगमगाते हैं … Continue Reading →
