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In many parts of the country, the heat of the sun and the scorching heat have made life difficult for humans as well as for dumb animals. Due to this scorching sun and heat wave, the concerns of farmers and cattle herders related to dairy farming have increased a lot. Experts have issued a warning asking cattle herders to remain alert, because in this season, cows and buffaloes can fall seriously ill due to ‘heat stroke’. This can not only endanger the life of the animals, but also has a negative impact on their milk production capacity. Let us know how you can identify these symptoms in your animals in time and how you can protect them with traditional indigenous methods.
Do not ignore these signs, your animal may suffer a lot.
When the body temperature of animals becomes unbalanced due to extreme heat, they start showing certain symptoms which are very important for every animal owner to recognize. If your cow or buffalo has suddenly become lethargic, is continuously panting with its mouth open, or has excessive saliva dripping from its mouth, then understand that it has caught heat. In addition, sick animals eat and drink less, their eyes become red and the biggest shock is when they suddenly reduce milk production significantly. These symptoms should be detected in the early stages and treatment should be started immediately.
Surefire and effective home remedies to protect animals from heat stroke
If you feel that your animal is suffering from heatstroke, then before going for expensive treatment, you can adopt some of the best home-made and traditional methods. First of all, tie the animals during the day in a cool and shady place or under a tree, where there is proper ventilation. Sprinkle cold water on their body in the afternoon or bathe them in a pond. Along with this, giving a little rock salt, jaggery and mint juice mixed in the drinking water of animals works like an excellent ORS. This solution instantly cools their body and brings back the lost energy.
Make these important changes in eating habits, milk production will remain.
During these summer months, special attention needs to be paid to the diet of animals. Avoid giving dry straw to animals in the harsh afternoon silence and sunlight, because digesting it generates more heat in the body. Instead, provide green fodder, cake and adequate amount of clean and cold water in the morning and evening. Tying animals under the open sky at night also provides them relief from the heat of the day. If the animal’s condition does not improve even after these home remedies, then immediately contact the nearest veterinarian without wasting time so that any major damage can be avoided.
