Expert Advisory Details

Advice for dairy farming experts

Silent heat is the major problem in buffaloes during hot months (from April to September). Observe the heat symptoms in the early hours of morning and late hours in the evening. Mucous discharge from vagina is the only prominent sign while other symptoms are weak in summer. AI should be done within 10- 12 hours of heat symptoms onset.

• Gal Ghotu, Black quarter (Pat Soja) can cause heavy loss in unvaccinated animals. If it is not already done, get your animals vaccinated immediately against the disease.
• Save your animals, from ticks, lice and flies and internal parasites. These suck blood, cause irritation and spread parasitic diseases. Due precautions should be taken while applying the insecticide on the animal body. Repeat deworming every three months. Follow the instructions of veterinarian/ manufacturer strictly.
• Keep the animals in shade and provide clean fresh drinking water. Provide good air flow using electric fans, use sprinklers and foggers to reduce heat stress. Provide screens for control of insects, flies etc.
• Due to sun stroke if an animal starts bleeding from nose, do not disturb it much and pour ice cold water over face and head and keep its head lifted. Transfer animal to a cool shady place. Consult Veterinarian at the earliest.
• Provide concentrate rations during cool hours of the day like early morning or late evening.