• Make appropriate arrangements to protect animals from exposure to sun and excessive heat.
• Vaccinate the animals against FMD, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Black Quarter, Enterotoxemia etc., if not already done so.
• Animals afflicted by FMD should be kept in a separate enclosure so that they do not infect the healthy ones. If FMD is prevalent in the area, do not let your animals come in contact with the infected ones.
• Calves should not be allowed to drink milk from mothers afflicted by FMD, as this can affect their hearts and lead to death.
• The mouth, hooves and udders of diseased animals must be cleaned with a 1% solution of Potassium Permanganate.
• If symptoms of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia or Black Quarter are seen in animals, contact the veterinarian immediately.
• Carcasses of dead animals must be removed from grazing area to prevent the spread of Botulism.
• Goat and sheep are prone to getting PPR, Sheep/Goat Pox and Enterotoxemia, at this time. Vaccinate them against these diseases.
• Animal must be dewormed, using the correct dose of medicines, after due consultation from the veterinarian / animal health worker.
• To protect animals from ecto-parasites, contact the veterinarian / animal health worker for the appropriate medicine. Keep the shed/area where animals are kept, clean. Bouquets of Nirgundi, Basil, Lemon grass may be hung up in the animal shed, the scent of which keeps the ecto-parasites away. Alternatively, a lemon oil based disinfectant may also be used to keep the shed clean.
• Ensure that the animal shed remain dry during monsoon season. To keep flies away spray Nilgiri or Lemon grass oil in the shed.
• Give the animals 30-50 grams of minerals mixture along with their feed on a daily basis. This increases milk productivity and enhances the animal’s immunity.
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