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PAS 1
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"Satabhai of district Bhavnagar treat yoke gall in animal by using urine of small children, hot water, butter and ash. To treat this condition, first bathe the animal with hot water. First rub the urine of small children on the affected area, then apply butter and finally the ash obtained from burning old shoes. Repeat this treatment twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, for one week."
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Agro Ecological Zone
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Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain (5.1) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and hills region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra, South Saurashtra (GJ-6,GJ-7)
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Community Practices
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"Farmer Lakhabhai of district Bhavnagar treat yoke gall. For treatment, he, fist wash bullock"s yoke gall thoroughly with lukewarm water. Then take castor oil 200 to 250 gram and put 50 gram turmeric in it. Mix it well and apply the paste on bullock"s yoke gall twice a day, in the morning and the evening, for two or three days. This will cure yoke gall in bullocks. Besides this, drench 500 gram jaggery dissoved in water for two days. This will give added energy to the bullock. Besides, give two or three days of rest to the animal."
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Practice ID
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DTP0010000000584
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Annotation ID
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GIAN/GAVL/2492
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Reference
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HBN database
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Disease Description
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A yoke gall is a localized acute inflammation of the skin and subcutis on the neck of cattle or bullock due to constant friction caused by the yoke. Yoke gall is one of the most common abscesses observed in draught purpose bullocks and buffalo bulls. The yoke gall is a common condition seen especially in those animals used for carting.
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Management Practices
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Surgical management of yoke gall
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