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PAS 1
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"To cure the problem, farmer lakhabhai heats fresh groundnut (Arachis hypogea) oil and massage the affected area with it. After the massage, he sprinkle ash on the skin. This treatment is to be given once a day in the morning for 2 to 3 days before animal goes for grazing. The lice and other parasitic insects on the skin fall down and animal is rid of them."
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Agro Ecological Zone
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Western Plain, Kachchh And Part Of Kathia ( 2.4, 2.3),Gujarat Plains & Hills Region (XIII) ,North West Zone (GJ-5) North Saurashtra (GJ-6)
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Practice ID
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DTP0010000003703
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Annotation ID
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GIAN/GAVL/2159
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Reference
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HBN database
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Disease
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Dermatitis & Ectoparasite infestation
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Disease Description
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Digital dermatitis is a disease that causes lameness in cattle. It was first discovered in Italy in 1974 by Cheli and Mortellaro. Digital dermatitis is different from foot rot in cattle and both conditions may occur concurrently.
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