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Abstract

The study aims to evaluate efficacy of polyherbal drug Powder Rumec ES for the treatment of simple indigestion in bovine. Twenty (n=20) clinical cases presented with history of loss of appetite, dullness, depression, absence of ruminal contraction and suspended rumination were treated with powder Rumec ES @ 15gm orally twice daily till complete cure. Powder Rumec ES, is a polyherbal stomachic, digestive and tonic drug manufactured by Rakesh Pharmaceuticals, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, containing 24 different herbs. The significant change in temperature and non-significant changes in heart rate and respiratory rate after treatment of affected cattle and buffaloes were noticed. After treatment of affected cattle and buffaloes no significant changes in rumen fluid pH and significant changes in protozoal density and protozoal motility were recorded. In present investigation, non-significant changes in hemoglobin, packed cell volume and total leukocyte count before and after treatment of affected cattle and buffaloes were noticed. Out of twenty animals treated, eighteen were completely recovered. One animal recovered partial and one animal died during treatment might be due to complete anorexia and severity of condition. The results indicated that Powder Rumec ES could be effective in amelioration of simple indigestion in ruminants as a co-therapy with sodium bicarbonate, B complex injections, antibiotics and supportive therapy.