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SECTION XIV
TRADITIONAL REMEDIES FOR MINOR AILMENTS
Traditional remedies have been used for ages by the farmers to manage minor
ailments in their livestock. The knowledge of some alternative form of medicine that
could manage minor ailments till such time veterinary aid is sought is important to
the farmer especially in areas where services may not be readily available.
Many of these remedies documented by various agencies like BAIF, some milk
unions in south Karnataka, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR),
Vivekananda Kendra etc, have been mentioned here. However it is important to note
that the remedies mentioned here are only suggestive in nature and may not ensure
a cure. The underlying cause of these ailments may be a disease which needs to
be investigated to cure the same. Veterinary advice therefore need to be sought at
the earliest. Illustrations of the plants are also provided for easier recognition. Some
remedies and preparations for the following ailments are suggested:
1.
Failure to produce milk
12. Poisoning
2.
Anaemia
13. Improper letdown of milk
3.
Fungal infection
14. Prolapse
4.
Bloat
15. Repeat breeding
5.
Dehydration
16. Retention of placenta
6.
Diarrhoea
17. Skin diseases
7.
External parasites
18. Stomach disorder
8.
Maggot wound
19. Tongue ulcer
9.
Haemagalactia
20.
Wart
10.
Infertility
21. Fly repellent
11.
Udder oedema
22.
Mange infestation