{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Vet Shares Simple Steps To Keep Cows And Buffaloes Safe From Monsoon Diseases",
  "summary": "Khandwa veterinarian Dr Hemant Shah warns that even minor carelessness during the monsoon can expose cows and buffaloes to deadly illnesses, and explains how timely care and vaccination can keep livestock safe.",
  "content": "Monsoon rain may be good news for crops, but for cattle and buffaloes it opens the door to a string of dangerous illnesses, and a single lapse in care can turn fatal, veterinarians warn, with a direct hit to milk output as well.\n\nDamp Sheds Create The Perfect Breeding Ground For Disease\nDr Hemant Shah, a veterinarian in Khandwa, says that moisture, mud and filth building up around cattle sheds during the rainy season sharply raise the risk of pneumonia, diarrhoea, fever, skin infections and foot and mouth disease. He notes that young and newly born calves fall sick fastest in this weather, which makes close monitoring essential.\n\nAccording to Dr Shah, the single biggest mistake livestock owners make is tying animals in wet, muddy spots, a habit that multiplies the chances of infection several times over. His advice is straightforward: keep a dry, clean and well ventilated shed at all times, and if an animal gets soaked in the rain, bring it to dry ground and wipe it down immediately.\n\nThe First Hour After Birth Decides A Calf's Fate\nNewborn calves need the most careful handling in their very first hour of life. Dr Shah explains that every calf must be fed its mother's first milk, or colostrum, within that hour, since it builds the immunity the calf will depend on through the season. A calf that gets wet in the rain faces a heightened risk of fever and pneumonia, and owners should reach out to a vet without delay if that happens.\n\nVaccination Is The Best Defence Against Mastitis And Deadly Outbreaks\nMastitis, known locally as thanaila, also spreads quickly once the rains set in. To prevent it, owners should stop the animal from sitting on a wet floor right after milking and thoroughly clean the udder each time. Dr Shah also stresses that timely vaccination remains the most reliable safeguard against dangerous diseases such as foot and mouth disease and haemorrhagic septicaemia.\n\nMosquitoes, Flies And Standing Water Add To The Risk\nMosquitoes, flies and parasites multiply rapidly during the rains and become a major route through which infection spreads among cattle. Owners are advised to make sure no water collects inside the enclosure, to clean the area regularly, and to use appropriate medication whenever it is needed.\n\nWhat Goes Into The Feed Matters Just As Much\nDiet needs equal attention in this season, Dr Shah says. Animals should never be fed fodder that has rotted or grown mould. Mixing dry straw with green fodder keeps digestion on track and prevents stomach trouble. A little caution through the monsoon, he adds, can spare cattle from serious illness altogether, and owners who stick to timely care, regular cleanliness and a vet's guidance can keep their herd healthy while avoiding financial losses.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis advice is directly useful for anyone who keeps cattle or buffaloes during the rains.\n\n• Across India: Dairy farmers everywhere can use these steps, since sick animals mean lower milk output and direct financial loss.\n• In Khandwa: Livestock owners in and around Khandwa can follow this local veterinarian's advice to protect their cattle through the monsoon.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which diseases affect cows and buffaloes most during the monsoon?\nPneumonia, diarrhoea, fever, skin infections and foot and mouth disease are most common in this season.\n\n2. What is the biggest mistake livestock owners make?\nMost owners tie their animals in wet, muddy spots, which multiplies the risk of infection several times over.\n\n3. How should a newborn calf be cared for?\nIt must be fed its mother's first milk, or colostrum, within one hour of birth, which builds its immunity.\n\n4. How can mastitis be prevented?\nDon't let the animal sit on a wet floor after milking, and clean the udder thoroughly each time.\n\n5. How can foot and mouth disease and haemorrhagic septicaemia be prevented?\nTimely vaccination is the most reliable way to protect cattle from these dangerous diseases.\n\n6. What kind of fodder should not be fed during the monsoon?\nNever feed rotten or mouldy fodder; mix dry straw with green fodder for proper digestion.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/business/barisha-ke-mausama-men-gaya-bhainson-ko-bimariyon-se-kaise-bachaen-pashu-chikitsaka-ne-batae-jaruri-tarike-9261",
  "category": "Business",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-21",
  "tags": [
    "cattle care monsoon",
    "cow buffalo diseases",
    "veterinarian advice",
    "foot and mouth disease",
    "mastitis in cattle",
    "calf care tips",
    "Khandwa animal husbandry"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}