Don't Feed Mustard, Bathua Leaves to Cows! Risk Illness, Reduced Milk

• Veterinarian Matadeen Patel warns against feeding mustard and bathua leaves to cows and buffaloes.
• Animals, especially in winter, are often fed readily available weeds like mustard and bathua.
• Large quantities of these leaves can cause illness and significantly reduce milk production in dairy animals.
• Mustard leaves have a warming nature; while small amounts are acceptable, excess is harmful.
• Goats and oxen can consume these leaves, but for cows, only 2-4 chopped mustard leaves mixed with fodder are safe.

Why It Matters: Avoid feeding large amounts of mustard and bathua leaves to dairy animals to prevent illness and milk loss.