Hazaribagh. The temperature has crossed 40. People are troubled by the gusts of hot winds. In the summer season, humans as well as animals are at risk of heat stroke. Many changes occur in animals after heatstroke. Animals become sick, remain tired, fever up to 108 degrees is seen in animals. Due to this, milch animals produce less milk. Besides, many times animals also lose their lives.
In this regard, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Veterinary Surgeon of Government Veterinary Hospital, Hazaribagh (BVSC Ranchi Veterinary College, 33 years of experience) says that along with humans, livestock owners should take special care of livestock during the summer season. In this season, livestock are most at risk of heatstroke. The main reason behind this is animals living or working outside in hot air and scorching sun.
Be careful if you see these symptoms
He told that when animals get heatstroke, they get high fever up to 108 degrees. Animals stop eating. They have difficulty breathing. Sticking out the tongue again and again. There is always foam coming out around the mouth. The leather dries up. He also stumbles while standing and his blood pressure also falls.
Treat like this
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sinha further said that to treat heat stroke, animal farmers should make their animals sit in the shade in a cool place. Spray cold water on them. Let him drink water from time to time. Mix 5 to 10 grams of white salt in 10 liters of water and feed it to the animal. Give aam panna or tamarind water. Also get it treated with the help of a veterinarian.
Prevention is a profitable deal
He further said that cattle herders should keep their livestock in the shade. Give them enough water from time to time. Along with water, livestock owners can also give B complexer to the animals. Do not get too much work done in summer. Bathe the animal only after sunrise or sunset.
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first published : May 11, 2024, 11:18 IST
