Annu Yadav¹*, Honey Saklan² and Prem Singh³

¹Assistant Professor, Veterinary Medicine, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Rohtak, India
²BVSc. and AH Intern, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Rohtak, India
³Professor, Veterinary Surgery, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Rohtak, India

*Corresponding Author: Annu Yadav, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Medicine, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Rohtak, India.

Received: April 17, 2025; Published: May 02, 2025

Abstract

Two female buffalos, aged 6-7 years, were brought to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research with a history of ingesting moldy straw stored in a damp environment. Both animals initially exhibited prolonged irregular appetite, which gradually worsened into anorexia and lameness. Subsequent clinical signs included swelling in the lower limbs, erythema near the udder, base of the ear, and neck, as well as hair loss, scaling, and skin cracking at multiple sites, accompanied by the characteristic "bracken fern tail". Several cracks oozed purulent, foul-smelling discharge. Physical examination revealed tachypnea, hypothermia, and gangrenous lesions affecting various extremities. Blood analysis showed no significant abnormalities. Based on the history and clinical presentation, both animals were diagnosed with Degnala disease. Supportive care was the primary management strategy, with therapeutic interventions including antihistamines, antibiotics, NSAIDs, Cu-Co supplements, Vitamin A therapy, phosphorus supplements, and topical zinc oxide ointment. Additionally, Ayurvedic treatments such as TEE-BURB capsules and a mixture of garlic juice, jaggery, and ajwain were administered for their antifungal and antibacterial effects. Over five weeks, both animals showed significant recovery, highlighting the effectiveness of integrating Ayurvedic therapies with conventional veterinary treatment.

Keywords: Antihistamines; Cu-Co supplements; Moldy Straw; Ointment; TEE-BURB

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Citation

Citation: Annu Yadav., et al. “Integrating Ayurveda and Veterinary Medicine in Management of Degnala Disease in Bubalus bubalis: A Case Study". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 7.6 (2025): 03-07.

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