Practice Name:

Bloat in Sheep

Details

Category Veterinary Care
Scout HBN
Ingredients Curd
Innovator / Knowledge Provider Khalsingbhai Kheemabhai Bhabhor
City Dahod
KVK District Krushi Vigyan Kendra, Anand Agricultural University, Dahod
Address Garbada, Dahod, Gujarat
Languages Spoken Gujarati
Vocation Farmer
State Gujarat
PIN Code 389155
PAS 1 Fermented milk is milk replacer mixed with plain yogurt with live cultures. The yogurt contains both probiotics and prebiotics which promote a healthier gut. (http://www.uapb.edu/sites/www/Uploads/SAFHS/FSA9625.pdf (Dated: 10/5/2020))
PAS 2 The most proven method of preventing abomasal bloat is to feed soured milk to lambs. https://franklinvets.co.nz/2017/09/05/bloat-in-lambs/ (Dated: 10/5/2020)
Agro Ecological Zone Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Madhya Bharat plateau Western Malwa plateau, Eastern Gujarat plain, Vindhyan and Satpura range and Narmada Valley hot, moist semi-arid eco-subregion (5.2), Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Gujrat Plains And Hills Region (XIII) , Agro-Climatic Zone (NARP) Middle Gujarat Zone (GJ-3)
Practice ID DTP0010000002499
Annotation ID GIAN/GAVL/1878
Reference HBN database
Disease Description Bloat is defined in this case as a forage causing the buildup of gas in the rumen. That gas cannot be released and expands to the point that it pushes onto the diaphragm, making it difficult to impossible for the animal to breath, and on occasion it suffocates. (https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2010/10/pasture-bloat-in-sheep/ (Dated: 13/5/2020))
Management Practices Baking soda is also used as medication for bloat. (https://animals.mom.me/how-to-help-sheep-that-have-bloat-7787907.html (Dated: 13/5/2020)).
Technology Transfer Terms Licensing / Technical Support / Consultancy / Turn Key Project

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