Analysis And Versatile Uses Of Indian Cow Urine A Review. ...
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In Ayurveda, cow urine (Gomutra) occupies a unique place and has been recognized as water of life or “Amrita”. Urine collection is one of the most basic procedures in animal experiments such as hormone trials and nitrogen balance studies. Because of the complicated structure of the urinary anatomy, there has previously been no perfect apparatus and method to collect urine continuously and precisely from cows and heifers without having negative effects on their health and performance. This is also one of the reasons that bulls and steers are used as replacements in many experiments. Scientific results may not be applicable because of the huge differences in the aspects of physiological structure, nutrient requirements, and metabolic characteristics between cows
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