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Feeding regime

for sacrificial

animals

Lahore: Veterinary experts have advised the people to take care of animal feed to avoid diarrhoea,gastro- enteritis and chances of death of their sacrificial animals.

Secretary, Livestock and Dairy Development Department,Punjab,Chaudhary Mohammad Shafi Gill told to APP on Sunday said that as Eid-ul-Azha was fast approaching and people were busy in buying the sacrificial animals from the market. It was very sad that after purchase the animals subjected to indiscriminate feeding, upsetting their stomach and getting sick.

He said palatable diet should be given to the animals instead of heavy diet like grains and for quite some time watering should also be avoided soon after feed.Breads and fungus diet should never be given as it results in food poisoning which ultimately causes tympany or bloat and gastro-enteritis.

He said that sometimes death occurs due to sub-standard feeding.He said that oats with grains are a more palatable mixture than hay (bhoosa) and grain.

He said that excessive use of green fodder is also dangerous for the digestive system of the animal.He said that fibrous diet like grass,fodder, " leaves of Jaman, Beri, Keekir, Nim and Shahtoot" are also recommended.

Gill said that Lassi (Whey) milk,wheat flour and grain flour as a drink in water must be avoided.He said that allow animals should be allowed complete rest on the very first day and feeding should not forced on the animals till they show appetite.

In case of any emergency like indigestibility,diarrhoea, rice gruel (pich) Kaolin powder about 2 to 4 ounce is good drink.He said that injection of Spasmentrol,2-5 CC (1 M) per animal gives good result in case of severe diarrhoea.He said that it was better contact nearest veterinary experts or veterinary hospital or dispensary for advice and treatment.-APP