Guidance on Frequency and Importance of Deworming in Milch Animals

Intestinal worms can be a primary factor affecting the health and milk-yielding capacity of milch animals. Often, livestock farmers believe that a decrease in milk production or frequent illness is solely due to feed or changing weather; however, according to a report by ABP News, small worms in the animals' stomachs can also be the cause. These worms deteriorate the overall health of the animals and reduce their productivity.

It is essential to understand how these worms enter the animals' bodies. Especially during the monsoon season, when animals are fed green fodder, various types of small worms and parasites can reach the stomach through this fodder. These parasites gradually damage the animal's liver and other organs, leading to a deterioration in health. Therefore, along with providing green fodder, regular monitoring of animals is extremely necessary.

Intestinal worm infections severely impact the digestion process of animals. When parasites make a home in the stomach, the digestive system is disrupted. This can lead to diarrhea in animals. If the condition becomes more severe, blood may appear along with the diarrhea, which is hazardous to the animal's health. During this process, a deficiency of nutrients occurs in the animal's body, and the animal gradually becomes weak.

These health issues have a direct impact on milk production. Due to intestinal worms and the resulting deficiency of blood in the body, the physical capacity of the animal decreases. Consequently, the animal begins to give less milk compared to before. Thus, intestinal worms can be a major reason behind the decline in milk production, which should not be ignored.

To resolve this problem, 'deworming'—the process of killing intestinal worms—is very important. According to the ABP News report, it is imperative to administer deworming medicine to milch animals at least twice a year. Deworming at regular intervals destroys harmful worms in the stomach, which improves digestion and restores the animal's milk-yielding capacity.

Different medicines are suggested for different animals regarding the use of anthelmintics. For goats, medicines such as Fenbendazole and Albendazole are used. For larger animals, medicines like Oxyclozanide have been advised. However, an important point here is that a veterinarian should be consulted before administering any medicine. The choice of medicine and its dosage should be decided by the veterinarian based on the animal's age, weight, and current health status.

Often, livestock farmers show negligence in the deworming process and forget to administer the medicine. Such negligence results in long-term losses in the form of deteriorated animal health and reduced milk production. Therefore, farmers should get their animals checked by a veterinarian on time and strictly follow a deworming schedule as per their advice.

Timely deworming reduces the likelihood of animals falling ill and increases their immunity. Extra caution is necessary especially during seasons like the monsoon when the risk is higher. Through regular check-ups and the use of appropriate medicines, livestock farmers can maintain the health of their animals and prevent the decline in milk production.