Diseases

The strip-cup method is a simple and quick diagnostic test used in milch animals to detect mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland. The method involves stripping a few streams of milk into a cup and observing for clots or flakes, which indicate infection.

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is caused by a virus known as the Aphthovirus, belonging to the family Picornaviridae. It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. The disease is characterized by fever and blister-like lesions on the mouth and feet of affected animals.

Ergot disease of pearl millet is caused by the fungus Claviceps fusiformis. This disease results in the formation of hard, dark sclerotia in place of grains, which affects the yield and quality of the crop.