Traditional herbal formulations for cattle and buffaloes

19/06/2026

As part of the Dairy Integrated Safety and Health Action (DISHA) Project, NDDB in collaboration with Harit Pradesh Milk Producer Organization (Harit Pradesh MPO) organised a farmer awareness programme on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM), and the ‘One Health’ approach at Pawati, Uttar Pradesh.
The programme aimed to create awareness among livestock farmers regarding responsible antibiotic usage, prevention of AMR and the adoption of EVM as an alternative animal healthcare practice.
A total of 107 participants, including dairy farmers, veterinary professionals, and two veterinarians from Harit Pradesh Milk Producer Organization, attended the programme. Dr. Keshank Dave, Dy. Manager (Animal Health), NDDB, facilitated technical sessions on Healthy Dairy Animals: Disease Control, AMR & EVM. Dr. Deependra Singh Shekhawat and his team, delivered sessions on the importance of breed improvement and productivity enhancement through the use of sex-sorted semen and use of EVM in animal.
The interactive farmer sessions highlighted the significance of prudent antibiotic use, veterinary supervision during animal treatment and utilisation of scientifically validated EVM practices to improve animal health and productivity. The initiative reinforced the role of grassroots awareness and farmer involvement in ensuring safe and sustainable dairy farming practices while combating antimicrobial resistance.

09/06/2026

After 12 failed inseminations, a handful of herbs did what nothing else could:
Repeat breeding in cattle and buffaloes is increasing day by day, silently draining the dairy farmer’s profit. Through NDDB’s ethnoveterinary programme, more than 28,810 cases of repeat breeding have been recorded, with a success rate of around 68 %. The following field case from Punjab, reported by Dr. Gurpreet Kumar, is one more example of how the EVM approach can turn a hopeless repeat breeder back into a productive animal.
Farmer: Manjit Kaur
Village: Hathan, Kheri Khurd
Animal: 5-year-old buffalo
Problem: Repeat breeding syndrome – never conceived in her life.

For years, Manjit Kaur had just one wish for her buffalo: that she would finally conceive. But nothing worked. Despite everything the family tried —
• 10–12 artificial insemination attempts
• 3–4 natural matings
• Mineral mixtures and reproductive powders
• Several intrauterine cleanings

…her 5-year-old buffalo had never once become pregnant. Like many farmers facing "repeat breeding," Manjit Kaur was close to giving up.

Baani MPC under the leadership of Dr. Navdeep Dham, has been involve in NDDB’s EVM project since 2017-18. In January 2026, as per his advice, Dr. Gurpreet Kumar visited Hathan and examined the animal. The diagnosis: repeat breeding.

He advice a Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM) formulation, designed to draw out the infection from the uterus. Advised the following ethno-veterinary formulation to be fed to the animal for 20 days starting from the day of occurrence of heat or the next day.

White radish -100 g (one) daily for 4 days (Days 1-4)
Aloe Vera leaf -200 g (One) daily for 4 days. (Days 5-8)
Moringa leaves -100 g (4 handfuls) daily for 4 days. (Days 9-12)
Cissus stem -100 g (4 handfuls) daily of for 4 days. (Days 13-16)
Curry leaves - 100 g (4 handfuls) with turmeric
(10 gms) daily for 4 days (Days 17-20)

These herbal ingredients were fed orally in fresh form in the order provided above once a day along with jaggery and salt. Manjit Kaur followed every step with complete dedication.

The Result:

Within just a few days, the long-trapped infection began to clear, with debris visibly expelled from the uterus.
· The buffalo was successfully inseminated
· Confirmed pregnant – now 5 months along

After five years of disappointment, this family is finally expecting new life on their farm !

💡 The takeaway: For repeat breeding cases, Ethnoveterinary Medicine EVM can offer an effective and affordable route back to fertility — as Smt. Manjit Kaur’s buffalo clearly shows.

14/05/2026

26/01/2026

NDDB extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Punniyamurthy Natesan, a pioneer in Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM) and a valued advisor to NDDB, on being honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards.

This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Punniyamurthy’s transformative contributions to EVM, his advocacy of sustainable & antibiotic-free livestock health practices, and his lifelong commitment to strengthening animal healthcare & rural livelihoods. His knowledge and experience have greatly enriched NDDB’s efforts in promoting EVM through his valued guidance and advisory support.

NDDB is honoured to be associated with a visionary expert and wishes him continued success & many more milestones in a journey that continues to inspire the dairy and livestock sector.

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India
Dept of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Min of FAHD

06/07/2025

🌿 Heifer Recovers from Lumpy Skin Disease (L*D) like symptoms using Ethnoveterinary Medicine! 🌿
A success story from Maradihundi village, Mysuru under NDDB’s DCAM initiative. In Maradihundi village, Nanjanagudu Taluk, Mysuru district, Karnataka, an 18-month-old crossbred heifer owned by Sri Basavaraj faced severe health challenges in October 2022. The animal exhibited Lumpy Skin Disease (L*D) like symptoms including lumps over the skin, recumbency, high fever, and corneal opacity, significantly raising concerns about its recovery and future productivity.
Upon consultation with Dr. Sunil Kumar K.K., Assistant Manager at MYMUL, the farmer adopted Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM) as part of the Disease Control through Alternate Medicines (DCAM) project.
EVM Treatment Timeline: 🔹 EVM started: 20th October 2022 🔹 EVM completed: 2nd November 2022
Treatment Application: The EVM formulation was used as per NDDB’s EVM Booklet. Details of the ingredients and application procedure can be viewed in the following links:
Assamese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQuxD5xCw8
Bengali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9cNZr_4ra4
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkr0-_Hr2vE
Gujarati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zywqadUmL6c
Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgldV868VE8
Kannada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOi6frOZczI
Malayalam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6EYKCn8-0U
Odia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNO1QQq-Rkc
Punjabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcB7zuT80aE
Tamil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcsKS9c5YhQ
Telegu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eHkMmvTIz8
Recovery Status: The heifer showed remarkable improvement, fully recovering from the symptoms within two weeks of consistent EVM application. The corneal opacity subsided, fever normalized, lumps subsided and the animal regained its mobility and health.
Comparative photographs clearly illustrate the striking improvement from severe L*D symptoms to full recovery after Ethnoveterinary intervention.
This inspiring case highlights the efficacy, affordability, and safety of scientifically guided traditional treatments, promoting sustainable livestock health and farmer welfare.

06/07/2025

🌿 Calf with Lumpy Skin Disease-like Lesions recovered through EVM! 🌿
A success story from Shreeja MPC under NDDB’s DCAM initiative:
In Reddygunta village, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, a 7-month-old Jersey cross female calf owned by Smt. Sumathi, exhibited Lumpy Skin Disease (L*D) like symptoms, including cutaneous nodules, erosive lesions on the nostril/muzzle, reduced appetite, and increased risk of secondary infection. The case was observed in June 2023. The animal was initially treated with injection Ciprofloxacin and Oint. Inflamin, but no visible improvement was noted. With guidance from Dr. V. Hari Krishna, veterinarian at Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company, the farmer was supported to shift to Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM) under the DCAM project, using locally available herbs.

🌿 EVM Formulations Used:
The EVM formulation was used as per NDDB’s EVM Booklet. Details of the ingredients and application procedure can be viewed in the following links:
Assamese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQuxD5xCw8
Bengali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9cNZr_4ra4
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkr0-_Hr2vE
Gujarati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zywqadUmL6c
Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgldV868VE8
Kannada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOi6frOZczI
Malayalam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6EYKCn8-0U
Odia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNO1QQq-Rkc
Punjabi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcB7zuT80aE
Tamil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcsKS9c5YhQ
Telegu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eHkMmvTIz8
Recovery Status:
The calf made a complete recovery, with all wounds healed and nodules fully subsided. A comparative photograph taken before and after the application of Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM) is presented in the photographs.
This story shows how scientifically guided traditional remedies can successfully manage even challenging cases like L*D-like conditions, while saving cost and promoting safe animal healthcare.

27/06/2025

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06/06/2025

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🌿 Three Repeat Breeding Cases. One Common Solution: Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM) 🌿
Real stories from the field under NDDB’s DCAM initiative
In the villages of Devanahalli Taluka, Bangalore Rural District, three dairy farmers were struggling with a common problem — their cows were not conceiving even after 3–4 artificial inseminations (AIs). This condition, known as Repeat Breeding, is a major cause of economic loss in dairying.
💸 What does repeat breeding cost a farmer?
Every failed AI means:
• Delay in next calving
• No pregnancy = no calf = no future milk
• Extra feeding cost
• Repeated treatment expenses
• Loss of faith in veterinary solutions
Each failed attempt not only reduces the farmer’s income but increases daily costs — especially when the cow is otherwise healthy and still producing milk.
With the support of the DCAM (Disease Control through Alternate Methods) project, In-charge for BAMUL and guidance of:
✅ Dr. Mahadev Roddanavar
✅ Dr. Sharath Kumar M
✅ Dr. Nischitha B M from BAMUL, farmers tried an Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM) approach using local herbs instead of costly solutions.
📆 Treatment Period: April to June 2023
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👇 Case Summary
Animal Details Problem & History
Animal no 1: HF crossbred, 4.5 years, 3rd lactation, 14 L/day milk, Owner: Shri Rajanna, Kempalingapura Ailment History: 3–4 failed AIs. Treated earlier with Tonophosphos & minerals but no result
Animal no 2: HF crossbred, 4.5 years, 3rd lactation, 8 L/day milk, Owner: Smt. Radhamma, Bettakote. Ailment History: 3–4 failed AIs. No prior treatment, light vaginal discharge observed
Animal no 3: HF crossbred, 5 years, 3rd lactation, 14 L/day milk, Owner: Shri Arogyappa, Doddasagarahalli. Ailment History: 3–4 failed AIs. Previously treated with Tonophosphos & minerals with no effect
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Ethnoveterinary Intervention
Under the DCAM framework, the case was addressed using a structured Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM) protocol involving herbal remedies. Each farmer adopted a 20-day EVM regimen using locally available medicinal plants like raddish, aloe vera, Cissus quadrangularis, moringa leaves, and curry leaves — all given in specific doses.
1st 4 days: One raddish, twice daily
2nd 4 days: One aloe vera leaf, twice daily
3rd 4 days: Cissus quadrangularis stem, 4 handfuls once daily
4th 4 days: Moringa leaves, 4 handfuls, twice daily
last 4 days: Curry leaves, 4 handfuls along with 5 g Turmaric powder, twice daily
All herbs were sourced from the local area, minimizing cost and ensuring sustainability.
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Outcome and Results
AI done on 21st day, pregnancy confirmed after 2.5 months in all three animals.
These stories prove that traditional knowledge + scientific validation = sustainable dairying. Proud to see EVM healing animals, restoring farmer confidence, and making dairying healthier and more affordable.