STUDY ON EFFICACY OF HERBAL TEAT DISINFECTANTS IN SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS IN DAIRY CATTLE
| dc.contributor.advisor | VIVEK M. PATIL | |
| dc.contributor.author | RAVISHANKAR BIRADAR | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-01-03T12:13:49Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-01-03T12:13:49Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Sub-clinical mastitis can be defined as an infection that is accompanied by increase in leukocyte count of milk. The existing practice of treatment of udder infections, whether sub-clinical level or clinical mastitis involves the use of higher antibiotics causing anti-microbial resistance and residues in milk leading to public health concerns. Thus, the current study was conducted to compare the alternative low-cost herbal disinfectants in different combinations to know the effectiveness on sub-clinical mastitis, production performance and milk composition. A total of 16 lactating dairy HF crossbred cows in second and subsequent lactations were divided into four groups each having four cows; T1 (Control fresh clean water), T2 (aloe vera extract 5 grams, ozonated oil 2.5 grams, wood vinegar 7.5 grams, turmeric extract 0.5 grams, excipient q.s), T3 (aloe vera extract 5 grams, ozonated oil 2.5 grams, wood vinegar 5.0 grams. turmeric extract 0.5 grams, excipient q.s.), and T4 (aloe vera extract 5 grams, ozonated oil 2.5 grams, wood vinegar 2.5 grams. turmeric extract 0.5 grams, excipient q.s.). The study for period of 60 days showed that treatment groups had significantly higher milk yield, fat yield, protein yield and lactose, and better SCC, pH and bacterial load as compared to untreated animals. There were no deleterious effects on the teat skin and orifices, as indicated by the teat condition scores. All three herbal combinations were effective in combating SCM, with T4 showing slightly better bacterial load values. As compared to the cost of treatment, there are higher returns in the form of increased quantity and quality of milk. Key words: sub-clinical mastitis, herbal agents, milk yield and composition, teat condition score. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810205516 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.pages | 104 | |
| dc.publisher | KARNATAKA VETERINARY, ANIMAL AND FISHERIES SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, BIDAR – 585401 | |
| dc.sub | Livestock Production and Management | |
| dc.theme | Livestock Production and Management | |
| dc.these.type | M.V.Sc. | |
| dc.title | STUDY ON EFFICACY OF HERBAL TEAT DISINFECTANTS IN SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS IN DAIRY CATTLE | |
| dc.type | Thesis |