Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part C (2023)

Author(s): Satish Kumar K and Srikanth K

Abstract: Ethnoveterinary medicine is the most common alternative medicine that includes the belief and traditional practices about the health of animals using various herbs. The present study was carried out to evaluate the remedial efficacy of an ethnoveterinary compound, the ENTEROHERB against neonatal calf diarrhea and non-specific diarrhea of adult cattle. A total of 15 calves and 20 adult cattle that were showing signs of diarrhea were selected for the present investigation. Watery diarrhea in all the calves with mucous and blood in 6 and 1 calf along with reduced appetite, dry skin and coat, and dehydration were recorded signs in calves. All these calves were negative for any parasitic ova but found positive for E. coli on fecal culture in 09 calves. Whereas, all the 20 adult cattle were showing similar signs viz., semisolid to watery dung for a couple of weeks with slightly reduced appetite, milk yield, and rumen motility. All these cattle were also negative for any endoparasitic ova and bacteria. Following treatment with ENTEROHERB @ 5-10 g in calves and 15 g in adult cattle orally for 3-5 days showed a marked improvement in the clinical signs along with improvement in fecal consistency, appetite, and hydration status.