Shalihotra

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Shalihotra (2350 BC) was the son of a sage named Hyogosh. They are considered to be the father of veterinary sciences. They only composed the book 'Shalihotransinhitha' He was a resident of Shravasti. introduction

The first book written on the horse in the history of the world is Shalihotrasinhita, which was written by Shalihotri Rishi much earlier than the Mahabharata period. It is said that due to being the first book on Ashkeikikta by Shalihotra, veterinary science in the ancient India was named 'Shalihotra Shastra'. The description of the Shalihotrangra is given in the books written on the world today on horseback science. India has been called indigenous abbot 'Shalihotri' indefinitely.

48 types of horse have been reported in Shalihotra cahita. The horses in this book have been classified according to the hair recurrence. In it, long mouths and hair, heavy nose, forehead and hoof, red tongue and lips and small ears and tailful horses are considered to be the best. The length of the mouth is 2 fingers, ears 6 fingers and tail 2 hands. The horse's first quality is said to be 'motion'. Even if there is no speed in the high dynasty, color, and auspicious horses, then it is useless. According to body parts, also the names of horses, triandes (three testes), trivarnin (three Kanvala), dikhurin (dakhurvala), heindanth (without teeth), henand (without scrutiny), chakravartin (one or three sliver on the shoulder) according to body parts. Cyclonic (white legs and eyes) are given. According to the speed, the horses named Tushar, Tejas, Comet, and Turaj are mentioned. In this book, 12,000 veins are reported in the body of the horse. Diseases and their therapies etc. Many topics have been mentioned in the book, which reveal their knowledge and interest. In this the average age of horse is 32 years. Also see them

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