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PAS 1
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"Bahal Singh treat indigestion in cattle by using Black pepper and ‘jouphal’ (Myristica fragrans) and ghee. Black pepper and ‘jouphal’ (Myristica fragrans) are ground well and the powder is roasted and mixed with ghee.This mixture is fed to the ailing animal. animal will cure (Honey Bee, 9(3):11, 1998)."
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Agro Ecological Zone
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Eastern Ghats And TamilNadu Uplands And D (8.2) (8.2) Southern Plateau and Hills Region (X) Eastern Dry Zone (KA-5)
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Community Practices
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"Pahelia feeds between 600 and 800 grams of the whole creeper, cut into small pieces, as a stool softener to cows found restive due to indigestion. More than the leaves and stem, he finds the roots of the creeper more effective. When the cow is found excessively restive due to indigestion, the creeper is fed along with watermelon (Cucumis callosus) for quick relief, within half an hour."
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Practice ID
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KNW0010000001244
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Annotation ID
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GIAN/GAVL/1702
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Reference
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HBN database
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Disease
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Indigestion
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Disease Description
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The simple accumulation of excessive quantitiesof relatively indigestible feed may physically impair rumen function for 24-48 hr. The disease is common in hand-fed dairy and beef cattle and rarely seen in sheep
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Management Practices
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Administration of ~20 L of warm water or saline via a stomach tube, followed by vigorous kneading of the rumen, may help restore rumen function in adult cattle.
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