Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Nareshi Meena, Jyoti Choudhary and AP Singh

Abstract:
In the present investigation, milk samples of 192 quarters from 96 apparently healthy goats were collected from individual holdings and were subjected to modified California mastitis test (MCMT), electrical conductivity (EC), pH, somatic cell count (SCC) and microbial cultural examination for the diagnosis of subclinical mastitis. The samples were collected from goats after 1 month of parturition. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the therapeutic potential of one medicinal plant viz. Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) known to possess anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulatory and antibacterial properties was selected for evaluation in the therapy of subclinical mastitis in vitro and in vivo. The 12 goats were divided into two groups having 6 goats in each viz. Group I (aqueous extract @150 mg/kg b.wt.) and Group II (alcoholic extract @125 mg/kg b.wt.). After 8^th day post- treatment, there was no significant change (P>0.05) in electrical conductivity (EC) in both the two groups post-treatment. There was no significant change (P>0.05) in pH in both the two groups Post–treatment. Similarly, there was significant changes (P<0.05) in total somatic cell count (TSCC) in both the groups post-treatment. There was significant change (P<0.05) in milk constituents fat in both the two groups post-treatment.