Preprint / Version 1

Insights into bovine endometritis with special reference to phytotherapy

Authors

  • Ritika Mandhwani Department of Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, Mhow, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur-453446, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Anavil Bhardwaz Department of Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, Mhow, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur-453446, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Sudarshan Kumar Department of Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, Mhow, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur-453446, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Madhu Shivhare Department of Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, Mhow, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur-453446, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Ranjit Aich Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Mhow, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur - 453446, Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords:

ashwagandha, bovine, endometritis, garlic, neem, phytotherapy, tulsi, turmeric

Abstract

Postpartum reproductive disorders cause heavy economic losses in dairy sector. Uterine infections include endometritis, metritis, mucometra, and pyometra. Postpartum endometritis in dairy cows has been defined as inflammation of endometrium occurring 21 days or more after parturition without systemic signs of illness. The treatment of endometritis with antimicrobials has met with varying degrees of success, inconsistent recovery rate, high cost of treatment, milk disposal, emergence of microbial resistance, and reduced phagocytic activity of polymorphonuclear leukocytes In our country, around 20,000 medicinal plant species have been recorded, but more than 500 traditional communities use about 800 plant species for curing different diseases. Many herbs such as garlic, neem, ashwagandha, and turmeric have been tried for the treatment of endometritis in cows with a good success. Keywords: ashwagandha, bovine, endometritis, garlic, neem, phytotherapy, tulsi, turmeric