Traditional herbal formulations for cattle and buffaloes

It is estimated that round 60% of the losses in mastitis (inflammation of the udder) is due to the sub-clinical form. The farmer usually remains unaware of the existence of this form in his animals. A field level control programme has now been formulated by NDDB to identify and treat sub-clinical mastitis which is cost effective and farmer friendly. Also, under the Project, the use Ethno-Veterinar

y Medicine (EVM) is being promoted as a cost effective, simple and sustainable solution for the farmer to manage clinical and chronic forms of mastitis as well as other bovine ailments. This will also address issues related to antibiotic residues in milk. Extension also plays a vital role in awareness creation and transfer of knowledge to the farmer for which posters, hand-outs etc are provided at the DCS and farmer level on how to detect and manage all forms of mastitis and, also for effective management of other ailments by EVM.