Punniamurthy N1, Vijay Anand J1, Elamurugan A 1, Nair M N B2
EVM Training and Research Centre, Thanjavur, TANUVAS, 613 403, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Trans-Disciplinary University, 74/2, Jarakabandekaval, Bangalore 560064
Abstract text
A successful case of treating a fractured and infected limb of a heifer, with natural herbal formulations in a stand-alone mode is presented. A cross bred Jersey heifer aged 2 years, ran over by a two wheeler at the distal end of the left hind limb, the animal was treated locally by a veterinarian with POP cast for 3 weeks. The bandage was removed and physical examination revealed a fracture in the first phalanx of left hind limb. The fractured area was swollen up to the hock region. The bone tissue was visible. The animal could not bear weight on the fractured limb. The purulent discharge and debris was removed by pressure and treated daily, externally with a herbal preparation containing Ocimum basilicum, Acalypha indica, Allium sativum, Curcuma longa and Centella asiatica in coconut oil [1,2]. Cissus quadrangularis was given orally for 14 days [3]. Animal was able to bear weight on the fractured limb after 30 days of herbal treatment and complete healing of wound surface was noticed after 45 days.
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