This has lead to the deliberate use of cow dung as an insect repellent in some areas. Faith Reaper from southern USA on August 02, 2014: No wonder the pastures across from my home are so verdant and plush, and really beautiful as they are rolling hills instead of flat. 8, Amraiwadi, Amraiwadi, Ahmedabad - 380026, Dist. Now I have the funny feeling that I'll be hearing Stompin' Toms "Margo's Cargo" song for the rest of the morning which was of course about selling cow dung. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Shikhar Village, Chunar Vaidik Krishi Kendra Marg, Chunar, Mirzapur - 231306, Dist.

But wasn't aware of the other benefits. The nutrient-rich dung also provides good food for earthworms. Plot 23, 1st Street, AGS Colony, Puzhathivakkam, Madipakkam, Chennai - 600091, Dist. Sally Gulbrandsen from Norfolk on September 17, 2014: Some of the best tennis courts I have played on had a surface which was made from cow dung. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2 Thiruvalluvar Salai Kumaran nagar, OMR, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600119, Dist. thank you for ur article here. This is especially interesting as to the many uses of cow dung. Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, Tiruppur, Dist. 32/21, First Floor, School View Road, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai-600028, RA Puram, Chennai - 600004, Dist. Hi, Dianna. A cow chip throwing contest is much like it sounds.

As time went by, pastures became studded with, , preventing the growth of grass in places or, சாணத்தால் நிரப்பப்பட்டு, சில இடங்களில் புல் வளருவதைத் தடுப்பதாக அல்லது அந்தப் புல். Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi [1], Proponents claim that cow urine therapy is capable of curing several diseases, including certain types of cancer, although these claims have no scientific backing. Even in North America people are making use of the energy stored in cow dung, although this is usually done indirectly by making a biogas from the dung. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai

Rolly A Chabot from Alberta Canada on September 06, 2014: Hi Alicia... what a research project this must have been, very interesting indeed when I see all of the uses you have listed. பூசப்பட்ட மரச்சட்டங்களும் களிமண் ஓடுகளாலான கூரையாலுமானது. It’s widely used in Indian villages, for the reasons you mentioned above. Pilobolus is also known as the hat-throwing fungus and the dung cannon because of its interesting behaviour. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 22, 2014: Audrey Howitt from California on August 22, 2014: Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 21, 2014: Thank you very much for the comment and the votes, tillsontitan. Marie Hurt from New Orleans, LA on August 17, 2014: You always teach me new information and interesting facts about something in nature. I don't know the details of the process or how efficient or safe it is, however. Thanks for the kind and amusing comment, Rebecca! Null, Gali No. No. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Usage: Any type based on preference is available, Chennai Sundergarh, Odisha, F-305, Road No. Great memories. At this point a problem arises. 38/7 Babu Street Saraswati Nagar Chitlapakkam, Chrompet, Chennai - 600064, Dist. More recently, I was visiting farms in the US west where cows were being routinely killed by grizzlies and cougars and everyone was blaming wolves for it. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai Your article is a ray of sunshine here. ". Thank you for sharing your story, Sara. The odor is not too offensive and the cows were quite friendly while we invaded their pasture. Thank you so much for the comment, karthikkash! 108-Hare Krishna Village, Gram Hathuna, Tonk - 304021, Dist. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on July 13, 2017: Sorry, Cedrick, I don't know which substance in cow manure makes it an insect repellent. 3/352, Sri Sakthi Nagar, Rose Nagar 1st Street, Kovilambakkam, Near Kovilambakkam Bus Stand, Kovilambakkam, Chennai - 600117, Dist. You certainly wrote a comprehensive hub! 4, Lotus Complex, Palanpur Deesa Highway, Palanpur - 385001, Dist. Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the TAMIL language with its free online services. It's a project to develop the Rain water harvesting and the waste water recharging arrangement in a combo offer at cheaper rate and easy buildup.

Acids are then extracted from wet dung and mixed with the cellulose fibres to make cellulose acetate. We ran around the farm in our bare feet often sliding thru cow dung and we never had athletes foot....ha, IN case you are wondering, I am a female........can'the stand cow dung since I got older. Coimbatore Chennai, Tamil Nadu, No. The paper can also be bought commercially. 50A36F11, Navithan Kottai, Metturdam - 636452, Dist.

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, No. So I was able to relate to what you wrote. Meaning of 'cow dung' in Tamil - 'English to Tamil' Dictionary with meanings in english for tamil words. werner22brigitte, via pixabay, public domain license. of Ding. I'll look out for it. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Kovilambakkam, Chennai Question: Why is raw cow dung not used in a crop field? Important to choose ones that were well tried, of course. I appreciate your comment and all the votes! Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Avadi, Chennai I agree with you - we certainly do need to be more creative in our selection of resources! It's very interesting to hear about your personal experience with cow dung! Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Sholinganallur, Chennai Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 08, 2014: Thanks for the comment, Bill I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well. Find more Tamil words at wordhippo.com! Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Naduveerapattu, Chennai This clears the land and prevents dung from being washed away by rain to contaminant waterways. FlourishAnyway from USA on August 02, 2014: This was both educational and awesomely green in every sense of the word.

Strange it may seem, but in some cultures using cow dung with water is seen as a way to purify the surroundings. It’s a great way to use animal waste. It's a valuable resource. I very much doubt that it can be used in the way that you describe. I appreciate your work , As i am also working with cow dung and clay for better building material, although i wanted to know that during baking process of bricks as dried cow dung is used as flammable substance so what can i do to protect it from burning and also how can i control the moisture content .

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