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AGROVET TIMES The time of enlightenment A quarterly Agrovet inhouse Magazine Volume 1 | Issue 1 EDITORIAL BOARD From the Founder’s Desk Founder I congratulate and wish the entire Agrovet Team a great success for the re-launch Shri. Sunil Kumar Kaimal of Agrovet Times. Managing Director The magazine had a great reception in its first release. Now I wish the same kind of Editor in Chief reception for its re-launch. It has a great potential and has lot of useful information Shri. V Anil Kumar to the field force. Again I wish good luck to the team and let the magazine run Assistant General Manager continuous without break. Executive Editor Sunil Kumar Kaimal Dr. Guru Prabakar Managing Director Agrovet The renaissance SNAPSHOT 2 Top AVRs 2 “Agrovet Times” – “The time of enlightenment” A quarterly Agrovet in- Top Products 2 house magazine founded by our beloved Managing Director Shri. Sunil Top Distributors 3 Kumar Kaimal during the month of Oct, 2010. PMT Corner 4 VET’s Corner 5 It was a huge effort and teamwork to get the Magazine out. The first issue was Testimonial 6 very well received by all. We put all our energy to bring an insight into our Krishi Corner 7 Agrovet team. It was well designed, informative and appreciated by our Agrovet Events 8 customers as well. The time rolled on and the magazine was discontinued due Agrovet Calendar to many reasons. Now, it is the good time to give life to the “Agrovet Times”. The PMT has been assigned to exercise on war footing basis to release our in- house magazine. We just are trying our best to make it be as good as possible. We’ve been doing this to update everything thats happening in and around the organisation to our field force. We continue with the same zeal and energy. Feedbacks, suggestion are welcome. Happy Selling! With Love V. Anil Kumar Head - Agrovet

Lakhs AGROVET TIMES Business Corner 12 Top 10 Brands - 1st Half FY 2020-2021 34 5 180 L 172 L 152 L 135 L 127 L 6 7 8 9 10 K-CYTHRIN GENTABIOTIC 97 L 97 L BENZATHINE PENICILLIN 119 L 116 L 57 L Top 10 Distributors - 1st Half FY 2020-2021 12 3 Cauvery Trio Agency Fair Deal Vet Pharma Madurai, Tamilnadu Pharmaceuticals Trichy, Tamilnadu 51.91 L Aligarh, UP 52.17 L 45.08 L 6 45 Gopinath Sri Ganesh Medical Corporation Vikas Pharma Medicals Ahmedabad, Gujarath Tirunelveli, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu 31.17 L Tamilnadu 33.79 L 39.33 L Mishra Vet 9 Pharmaceuticals 78 Cuttack, Odisha Sapthami 20.99 L Sri Vittal Agency Bio remedies Karimnagar, Davangere, Karnataka Telangana 25.43 L 30.83 L Prakash 10 Pharmaceuticals Rourkela, Odisha Vol 1. | Issue 1 | Oct 2020 19.66 L 2

AGROVET TIMES 2 Business Corner Top 15 AVRs - 1st Half FY 2020-2021 1 34 Mr. R. Thirumurgan Mr. E Niranjan Mr. Hanumanthe Goud Mr. Sethuram Madurai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana Davangere, Karnataka Trichy Tamil Nadu 76.27 L 68.48 L 58.70 L 52.75 L 5 6 7 8 Mr. Aiiaiah K Mr. Husenappa Mr. Abhimanu P. Singh Mr. C. Sanjai Ganthi Bellary, Karnataka Bangalore, Karnataka Birgunj, Nepal Kaveripatnam, Tamil Nadu 51.47 L 46.74 L 44.50 L 44.32 L 9 10 11 12 Mr. Deepak Kharel Mr. J Jaykumar Mr. B. Sai Chandu Mr. V. Hari Prasad Birtamod, Nepal Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Karimnagar, Telangana Tenali, Andhra Pradesh 43.17 L 42.27 L 41.67 L 37.77 L 13 14 15 Mr. S. Muthuselvam Mr. K Sankar Rao Mr. A.K. Parida Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Rourkela, Odisha 35.52 L 35.41 L 33.65 L Quiz Results October 2020 Product Knowledge Corner Centum (100%) Achievers Sanjeev Kumar Sathish Kumar Trisambhu Hota Sanjay Halder Abohar Darbhanga Sambalpur Burdwan Gaurav k Sharma Gaurav Kumar Jha Raju Keshavbhai Divraniya Avijit Tripathy Gurdaspur Saharsa Junagadh Midnapore Japneet Singh Bhaskar Bhandari K. Jayaraman Paban Barman Morinda Kathmandu Tirunelveli Raigunj Pradeep Kumar Kabindra GC M.Venkateswaran Devendra Suman Sirsa Narayangarh Nagercoil Ghaziabad Rohit Sharma Sanjay Bapurao Chopade C. Sethuram Gudapureddy Karnal Sangli Trichy Ramamohana Reddy Nellore Bhupendra Punia Tapas Kumar Parija J. Jayakumar Rohtak Bhubaneshwar Coimbatore Endla Niranjan Hyderabad Vol 1. | Issue 1 | Oct 2020 2

AGROVET TIMES VET’s Corner Lumpy Skin Disease (lSD) Another Woe of Dairy Farmers… Brief history & Epidemiology By- Dr. P.K.Roy (B.V.Sc & A.H.) Lumpy Skin disease is an age old disease which dates back to the half twentieth century, but was lesser know to M.V.Sc. ( Microbiology) the common farmer because it was restricted mostly to the Director ,Breed Improvement Institute southern and eastern parts of African Sub continent. Slowly during the twenty-first centaury ,ie, by the year G.O.I, CCBF 2000 LSD had spread to Middle East by 2013 to Turkey by Chiplima, Sambalpur, Odisha. 2016 to Russia & Khazakistan and by 2018-2020 to India as reported by National Animal Disease Information Service vesicular eruptions as a result of such lesions, the disease (NADIS). As the name it self Implies, LSD is basically an LSD is often characterized by mucapurulent nasal and oral Infectious and eruptive viral disease of the skin affecting discharge with acute pain, loss of appetite oedma of cattle and water –buffaloes mainly, Although the overall dependent parts leading to persistent lameness etc all of mortality rate ranges between 1 to 5% depending on the which may be confused with Bovine herpes virus – (BHV-2) health status and age of the affected cattle, the disease is and so differential diagnosis is essential. Although an economically very important because of its post infective authentic differential diagnosis between BHV-2 lesions consequences like reduced milk yield , permanent loss of and LSD Infection is possible only through Electron hide quality, chronic debility, infertility, abortions and like Microscope, Yet careful physical examination of the sequel e. leisions. of the affected cattle can serve as a good suggestive diagnosis as well. In other words, BHV-2 Etiology & Clinical Properties -: lesion are very superficial and mucopurulent discharges are usually not very common, even the pyroxia is short LSD is caused by Neethling virus which belongs to lived and overal BHV-2 infection is a milder form of viral family of poxiridae, Genus Capripox virus, phylum disease as compared to LSD. Nucleocytovaricota (nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses) which resembles the ship and goat pox-viruses Progressively, over a week or 10 days time from the closely. date of Initial appearance of the lesions of LSD, some lesions start healing automatically while some persist as Spread of the disease has been attributed to arthropod hard lumps. In heavily infected cases, some lesions may or insect vectors like ticks and mosquitoes as per even became sequestrated developing deep ulcers with research findings, where outbreaks of the disease have granular material inside which letter became suppurative been reported even 50 kms away from the epicenter due to secondary bacterial infection and starts oozing as which is suggestive of vector transmission. Incubation well. Clinical observations worldwide have however period of LSD is normally between 4-14 days with onset of advocated that ulceration of nodules is more common in fever occurring nearly 1 week after the initial infection and soft tissues. pyrexia reaching temperatures of more than 410C. This onset of pyrexia /fever is accompanied by development of Prevention/Control /Treatment-: small, painful skin nodules roughly 2-5 cms in diameter, which affects both the dermis and epidermis of the skin (a) Quarantining of infected cattle and restricting their with occasional spreading to muscles also. Even the moments is the most common practice although it mucosa of G.I.Tract , respiratory tract and genital tract are does not lead to a very effective system of affected with vescicular lesions. Although there are no containment of the disease because transmission of specific sites for eruption of the vescicles, yet soft-tissue LSD is through vectors and set direct contract with the and muscular areas like uddler, vulval laps, oral cavity, Infected animal. neck, shoulder, scrotum and thighs are popular sites of (b) Scientifically the best method of protection from LSD is through vaccination of the susceptible animal using a serially passaged strain of the Infective LSD virus. Attempts in this regard have been already made by Vol 1. | Issue 1 | Oct 2020 4

AGROVET TIMES VET’s Corner the field vets, in Karnataka and kerala of India who applied on the skin leiseos to act as fly repellants an used goat pox vaccine to control LSD out breaks with topically provide comfort to the ailing cattle. a fair degree of success as reported by 'The Hindu' in September 2020. LSD specific vaccine is yet to arrive (g) Maintaining good hygiene and sanitation of the cattle in the market commercially. byres with permanent closure of water logged areas, cutting of bushes around the cattle sheds and © Antibiotics like gentamycin, cloxacillin, penicillin with spraying the sheds with ectoparasidal combinations streptomycin combinations, tetracyclines etc. may be like cypermethrin solutions etc. periodically may help administered parentrally to check secondary to break the chain of transmission and thus restrict the bacterial infections. disease. (d) Non-steriodal anti inflammatory and antipyretic All said and done, LSD in cattle like Covid in human beings preparations like paracetamol, meloxicalm and other is a major brain raker of this century where effective and such preparations may be administered to reduce the specific vaccines are yet to be available in the market in drudgery fever and pain in the infected cattle. order to provide protection. Till then, observance of strict personal and herd hygiene are perhaps the best solutions (e) Anti histaminics and parentral infusions may be used available. as a supportive therapy. (f) Topical sparys /liniments and ointments may be Testimonials Dr. Parvinder Singh Oberoi 27/07/2020 M.Sc. Dairying (A.Nut), Ph.D. (LPM) Principal Scientist) CAR-NDRI (Rtd.) Dairy Nutrition Consultant Correspondence Address: 1432, Sector 9 Urban estate, Karnal 132001 Ph: 92729580277 Recommendation Letter It is recommended that Toxin Binder i-Tox manufactured by Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceutical Limited a Govt. of India enterprise “for its use in Cattle Feed at to be recommeded dose due to following positive points:  The product is manufactured / marketed by Govt. of India, enterprise having excellent manufacturing and quality control and testing forcicalities.  Product cost is reasonably low when compared to other similar type / identical products hence its addition in feed formulation does not increase much cost of final product.  Results reported by feed millers and progressive farmers are highly encouraging  The product has been used by reputed feed millers and word renowned National dairy research institute  For any further discussion on feed formulation feed supplementstion you are welcome to contact undersigned Vol 1. | Issue 1 | Oct 2020 5

AGROVET TIMES Milk Corner Difference between A1 and A2 Milk? Cow milk is the most important and which is linked to type 1 diabetes, heart disease, essential food in the world. Nutritionally autism and digestive problems. Whereas A1 milk milk Is a great source of Proteins. Milk contains “hitidine” an amino acid at 67th position in contains 82% casein and 18% whey aminoacid chain which does not prevent the proteins. absorption of BCM-7 by body hence consumers may prone for the above said health effects. Milk contains two types of casein viz., alpha-caseins and β-caseins. The B- Courtesy : Agrovet PMT caseins are of two forms as A1 β- caseins and A2 β-caseins. Hybrid cows miilk contains more of A1- β-caseins which is termed as A1 milk and the desi breeds cow milk contains of A2-β caseins which is termed as A2 milk The difference between A1 milk and A2 milk is that A2 milk contains “Proline” an aminoacid at 67th position in the amino acid chain, which prevents the absorption of BCM-7 (Beta-Caso Morphin 7) an opioid peptide released during the digestion process of milk, Health Novel Corner Corona Virus Care You can reduce your chances of being infected or someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks they spray spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth precautions: which may contain virus. If you are too close, you  Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease. an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with  Avoid going to crowded places. Why? Where soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with people come together in crowds, you are more soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub likely to come into close contact with someone kills viruses that may be on your hands. that has COVID-19 and it is more difficult to  Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance maintain physical distance of 1 metre (3 feet). between yourself and others. Why? When Vol 1. | Issue 1 | Oct 2020 3

AGROVET TIMES Krishi Corner I am Subhash K. B., an Agriculture farmer living in POMEGRANATE Karnataka State. I have 3 acres of Agriculture land Pomegranate is an ancient fruit having high where I have planted coconut plants. Instead of medicinal values. India is the leading producing depending on one crop I planted “Pomegranate” country of Pomegranate, Maharastra, Karnataka, plants and vegetable crops in between the space of Gujarath are the major cultivating states in India. coconut plants without wasting the lands. Cultivation of Pomegranate plant, I faced lot of oxychloride 3 gm first time and repeated after one problems, mainly “Bacterial Plight” disease caused month. Now the crop is healthy and good looking. I by “Xanthomonas Oxanopodis” - a plant bacteria. am happy! The symptoms of the disease are water soaked Thanks to K-Cycline. spots on leaves which are translucent, irregular, later turn into light brown to dark brown and Agrovet Market News spots are surrounded by water soaked margins. The bacterium also attacks stems, branches and Bayer Healthcare to aquire fruits also. AVR (Hanumantha Gowda with RSM TEVA Animal Health Business Abdul Rub from Agrovet KAPL visited me and explained how I can overcome the problem of Bayer HealthCare recently announced Bacterial Plight in Pomegrante. I sprayed K- that they will acquire the animal health Cycline 0.5 gm / Lit of water mixed with copper business of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading global Gokul, Maharashtra-based dairy pharmaceutical company. The cooperative, launches UHT milk acquisition will broaden Bayer HealthCare Animal Health’s growing companion animal business by expanding its Gokul, one of the largest selling packed milk and milk- current offerings to also include dermatologic, pet based products in Maharashtra, has launched Gokul wellness, and nutraceutical products. Teva Animal Health’s Select, an ultra high temperature treated milk with six portfolio of companion animal products features a full line months shelf life in Mumbai. of dermatology products sold under the The UHT treated packaged milk can be stored at room DVM Pharmaceuticals brand, including temperature. The one litre pack of Gokul Select is priced such products as Malaseb, HyLyt, Relief, at Rs 64. With an annual turnover of 2,500 crore, Gokul and others. The companion animal business also has a has a presence in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa. broad line of nutraceuticals encompassing joint and gastrointestinal products Vol 1. | Issue 1 | Oct 2020 6

AGROVET TIMES Agrovet Calendar Animals Calendar WORLD FISHERIES DAY November 21 INTERNATIONAL CHEETAH DAY December 4 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 World Animal Day is celebrated on World Fisheries Day is celebrated on World Cheetah Day is celebrated on October 4th to raise awareness about the November 21st to highlight the importance December 4th. As founder of the Cheetah wellness of the species. The day is also of healthy oceans ecosystems and to Conservation Fund (CCF), Dr. Laurie Marker called 'Animal Lovers' Day'. ensure sustainable stocks of fisheries. chose to commemorate Khayam, a Cheetah Mission of World Animal Day is to raise the Fisher folks also demonstrate the she raised at the Wildlife Safari in Oregon, by status of animals in order to improve importance of maintaining the fisheries of establishing December 4th as International welfare standards around the globe. the world, highlighting the problems like Cheetah Day in his memory. Building the celebration of World Animal overfishing. The day also explores moves CCF’s mission is to be the internationally Day unites the animal welfare movement, towards finding solutions to the problems recognized center of excellence in the mobilising it into a global force to make the that world is facing to follow the conservation of cheetahs and their world a better place for all animals. sustainable model. ecosystems. Agro Calendar November 2020 December 2020 Flower of the month Flower of the month October 2020 Flower of the month Marigold Sevanthi Poinsettia Referred as Stands for cheerfulness symbolize good cheer “herb of the sun”, and love, Chrysanthemums and success and are Also represents said to bring wishes of passion and creativity. bring happiness and mirth and celebration laughter in the house. Happy Diwali Festival of Lights Wishing you all a Delightful, Colourful and Safe Diwali