MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL THERAPEUTIC REGIMEN

Goats form the most important group of milk producing animals after dairy cattle in both temperate and tropical agriculture. The demand of dairy goat’s milk is increasing due to the growing population of people. Subclinical mastitis is the most common in goats and is mainly caused by contagious bacteria. Early diagnosis of mastitis with reliable tests facilitates successful treatment and control.Antibiotic therapy is an important tool in the scheme of mastitis control. The use of antibiotics is restricted in several countries has been controversial, because it can lead to residues and resistance in animals and humans. In view of the development of multi drug resistance and the importance of complementary and alternative medicine in terms of use of herbal medicaments. The evaluation of the bactericidal property of turmeric and garlic extract as alternative to synthetic antibiotics in the treatment of subclinical mastitis in goats is deadly needed. Keeping in view the above facts the present study was planned.