Animal Care:
Due to fodder shortages, animals often consume whatever vegetation they can find — including wild plants that may be toxic. In open grazing areas during dry or summer seasons, animals like goats, sheep, and cattle may unknowingly eat poisonous plants.
Consuming such plants can lead to serious health issues or even death. Common toxic plants like Calotropis (Madar) and Nerium (Kanher), often found in rural and forested regions, are frequently mistaken as fodder and eaten by livestock.
To prevent such incidents, farmers must be educated about identifying poisonous plants and guided on safe grazing practices. Timely veterinary intervention is essential if symptoms of poisoning such as drooling, weakness, or behavioral changes are observed.
Protecting livestock from plant-based toxins not only saves animal lives but also prevents economic loss to farmers.
