Pdf this study was conducted to document the ethnoveterinary practices evps used for treatment of different. The programmes ranged from pastoral areas such as samburu and pokot, to settled farming in meru and. Dosages are uncertain and remedies are not standard based on empirical basis. A total of 60 informants were interviewed using semistructured questionnaire. Science and technology, general beef cattle care and treatment diseases surveys ethnography methods herbal medicine research medicine, botanic medicine, herbal meningitis. Potential use of ethnoveterinary medicine for retained. Medicinal animals are used as a source of medicine in virtually all cultures. Problems faced in the use of ethnoveterinary medicine are outlined. Pdf ethnoveterinary practices among the tribal community of. Ethnoveterinary medicine is the holistic interdisciplinary study of the local knowledge and the sociocultural structures.
Due to poor availability of modern healthcare facilities and poverty of indigenous people, they depend on local medicinal plants. According to the who, more than 80% of the populations in the developing world are still using herbs and plant extracts to treat diseases because this is what they know and due to their limited exposure or trust in. From time immemorial, people have used natural plants to control agricultural pests but the practice has been overtaken by use of synthetic pesticides and acaricides 12. Ethnoveterinary practices cover peoples knowledge, skills, methods, practices and belief about the care of their animals mc corkle, 1986. Indigenous ethnoveterinary medicinal practices for management. Ethnoveterinary practices in villupuram district, tamil nadu. Ethnoveterinary practices in villupuram district, tamil. Published february 2004 by the communitybased livestock initiative programme clip. Click download or read online button to get ethnoveterinary medicine in asia book now. The aims of the present study were i to document ethnoveterinary plants and their formulation techniques in an unexplored region of pakistan and ii to select candidate medicinal plants with high consensus factor and fidelity value for further in vitro investigation.
Presenting detailed information from all regions of the world, ethnoveterinary botanical medicine provides techniques to evaluate the efficacy of plants used in. Benachu kallu, ethnoveterinary practices, mastitis. Ethnoveterinary medicine download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Pdf documentation of ethno veterinary practices in district. Ethnoveterinary practices in eastern africa perspectives and experiences. Ethnoveterinary medicine present and future concepts.
Ethnoveterinary medicine refers to the peoples knowledge, skills, methods, practices and beliefs about the. The study therefore concludes that ethnoveterinary practices offered the most cheaper and affordable means to provide a good and efficient medical care to small ruminants. Nineteen plant species nineteen plant species representing 15 families were used by family poultry rearers to treat and control poultry diseases and parasites. The knowledge varies from region to region, and from community to community. The ethnoveterinary practices in 15 villages of botswana were identified and documented.
An ethnoveterinary botanical survey of medicinal plants. Ethnoveterinary therapeutic practices and conservation. Ethnoveterinary practice deals with peoples knowledge, skills, methods, practices and beliefs about the care of their animals mccorkle 1986. Hundreds of plant species have been identified by traditional practitioners for treating a wide range of livestock and human ailments, although the efficacy of plant treatments has often not been tested through formal trials, on which more work is required. The use of ethnoveterinary practices in the treatment of.
Ethnoveterinary practices in villupuram district, tamil nadu, india p. Original article, report by advances in natural and applied sciences. Background information on the use of ethnoveterinary medicine in africa is presented. An ethnoveterinary survey of medicinal plants used to. Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine animals to heal animals. Apr 30, 2015 one approach is to explore and integrate the existing conventional methods of health management and ethnoveterinary practices, particularly the use of pesticidal plants.
Indigenous ethnoveterinary medicinal practices for. Pdf ethnoveterinary medicine and medicinal plants used. An ethnoveterinary survey of medicinal plants used to treat. Ethnoveterinary medicine refers to the peoples knowledge, skills, methods, practices and beliefs about the care of their animals mccorkle, 1986. May 16, 2019 domestic animals play a very important role in the human civilization. Ethnoveterinary medicine in asia download ebook pdf. Ethnoveterinary medicine is the knowledge developed by local livestock holders and contrasts the allopathic veterinary medicine taught in veterinary collegesuniversities. A total of 61 ethnoveterinary practices evps comprising of 37 based on plants, 14 based on. Traditional ethnoveterinary medicine in east africa. Ethnoveterinary medicine practices in the northwest province of cameroon, by toyang, nuwanyakpa, ndi, django and kinyuy, indigenous knowledge and development. The importance of ethnoveterinary treat ments for pig.
Animal production serves various crucial roles in gongshan livelihood, contributes to local diets, provides cash. Interview partners were asked to indicate the use as free. The average household size is five, about 45% of residents are illiterate, 23% can speak or write english, 27% can speak and or write other languages. Ethnoveterinary plant preparations as livestock dewormers. Ethnoveterinary practices for the treatment of parasitic.
Ethnoveterinary botanical survey of medicinal plants in. Pdf ethnoveterinary medicine against poultry diseases in. The aim of this booklet is to help livestock agents and farmers leaders integrate and promote the use of ethnoveterinary medicine practices in animal healthcare, focusing on cattle diseases. These traditions have written records that go back thousands. Ethnoveterinary practices among the tribal community of malda district of west bengal, india. Domestic animals play a very important role in the human civilization. Ethnoveterinary medicine against poultry diseases in african villages article pdf available in worlds poultry science journal 5502 june 1999 with 1,637 reads how we measure reads. Introduction ethnoveterinary practices are the community based indigenous knowledge and the use of medicinal plants and procedures applied for their preparation was transmitted from generation to generation. The therapeutic practices are very common among the tribes of chamla, rich in ethnoveterinary medicinal plants. A total of 77 ethnoveterinary practices comprising of 49 based on plants and 28 based on dairy products, chemicals and other organic matter were documented.
Evm however, focuses on animals rather than humans. Such use is not restricted to humans, but also extends to the treatment of livestock diseases. Documentation of ethnoveterinary practices used in family. Swiss ethnoveterinary knowledge on medicinal plants journal of. Many nonwestern traditions of veterinary medicine exist, such as acupuncture and herbal medicine in china, tibetan veterinary medicine, ayurveda in india, etc.
Nevertheless, animalbased medicines in ethnoveterinary practices have been neglected and poorly described. The inclusion of traditional plantbased ectoparasite control methods in primary health care of livestock is increasingly becoming an important intervention for improving livestock productivity in resourcechallenged smallholder farming areas. In recent years, however, increasing attention has been paid to ethnoveterinary knowledge and local veterinary practices. Ethnoveterinary practices amongst livestock farmers in. Click download or read online button to get ethnoveterinary medicine book now. Studies on ethnoveterinary practice in ruminants in ekiti. Box 30772 00100 gpo, nairobi, kenya b department of international animal. The diagnosis may be inadequate as it is based on symptomsrather than underlying the cause of 6. Mazhangara, marcia sanhokwe, eliton chivandi, john f. Ethnoveterinary medicine evm, sometimes also called as veterinary anthropology or traditional veterinary medicine, is defined as the holistic interdisciplinary study of local knowledge and its associated skills, practices, beliefs, practitioners, and social. Traditional husbandry practices and disease preventive measures. In this study, commonly used plants used for the control of cattle ticks and other pests were identified through a survey in four semiarid districts.
Ethnoveterinary medicine gains momentum medicinal plants have been used for many centuries to treat diseases in both animal and man. Ethnoveterinary practices amongst livestock farmers in ngamiland. Therefore, the present study was designed to document the ethnoveterinary medicinal. Ethnoveterinary medicine in african organic poultry production. Ethnoveterinary practice involves the application of knowledge, skills, methods, practices, and beliefs about animal health care found among community members in the field of animal health it utilizes different ingredients including plants, animals, minerals, folk medicine, and even praying can be conducted in some communities mccorkle and mathiasmundy, 1992.
The practice of traditional veterinary medicine provides such a short cut. Research into ethnoveterinary medicine is often undertaken as part of a communitybased approach that serves to improve animal health and provide basic veterinary services in rural areas shical et al. Frontiers ethnoveterinary therapeutic practices and. An ethnoveterinary botanical survey of medicinal plants in. An ethnoveterinary survey of medicinal plants used to treat cattle diseases in birishiri area, netrakona district, bangladesh.
Due to poor availability of modern healthcare facilities and poverty of indigenous people, they depend on local medicinal plants for the. Ethno veterinary practices of india with particular reference. Pdf ethnoveterinary practices used for the treatment of different. Ethnoveterinary practice to animal health due to the advent of modern technology and trans. It is my pleasure to present this booklet on ethnoveterinary medicine a concept for sustainable. Ethnoveterinary medicine is based on traditional healing practices and is accessible, easy to prepare, low budget and a reflection of indigenous culture. Ethnoveterinary medicine is more than use of herbs in treatment. In ethiopia people have used traditional veterinary methods to treat both human and. But the use of ethnoveterinary practice in some specific places in ekiti state still need to be investigated. Pdf health and economy are the key features of our life. Ethnoveterinary practices used for the treatment of different ailments in district swabi, khyber pakhtunkhwa, pakistan. Ethnoveterinary medicine is similar to its related discipline. This indigenous knowledge is passed on orally from one generation to the next and differs greatly from region to.
Ethno veterinary practices of india with particular. Ethnoveterinary medicine download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Ethnoveterinary study of medicinal plants in a tribal. A fascinating account of african ethnoveterinary medicine and traditional husbandry practices is provided by a veteran in the field with a wealth of. Introduction gongshan county is a typical area of agropastoralist livelihood in northwest yunnan province, china. Sixty one of the total 77 documented remedies were for ectoparasites including 16 for myiasis, 15 for mange, 12 for ticks, for lice and 5 as fly repellants. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The average household size is five, about 45% of residents are illiterate, 23% can speak or write english, 27% can speak and or write other languages and 5% can speak english. It is mainly concerned with folk beliefs, knowledge, skills, methods and practices which are used in the healthcare of animals. Pdf ethnoveterinary medicine and medicinal plants used in. Ethnoveterinary plants and practices used for ectoparasite.
Pdf medicinal plants in the ethnoveterinary practices of borana. Apr 12, 20 the study was carried out in toteng village figure 1 in ngamiland district 19 21 s and 21 25 e, northwestern botswana, which had a population of 509 residents in 2001 cso, 2001. Ethnoveterinary, tribes, medicinal plants, indigenous knowledge, mallenahalli. One approach is to explore and integrate the existing conventional methods of health management and ethnoveterinary practices, particularly the use of pesticidal plants. Pdf the inhabitants of district swabi are mainly dependent on live stocks and agriculture. Ethnoveterinary plants and practices used for ecto. Aims of our study were a to compare the ethnoveterinary practices of two culturally. It is being used to treat diseases such as mange scabies and mouth foaming.
Mudengi et al promoting the use of ethnoveterinary practices in livestock health management in masvingo province, zimbabwe ethnootanyournalorgvoli pdf 399 was done to evaluate the questionnaire and modify it ac. Ethnoveterinary medicine evm considers that traditional practices of veterinary medicine are legitimate and seeks to validate them kohlerrollefson and braunig, 1998. Some literatures of repute are listed in to spur further research into the use of ethnoveterinary medicine and practices in african poultry production. Ethno veterinary practices of india with particular reference to use of. The techniques described in this manual include the prevention and treatment of disease. Ethnoveterinary medicine in asia download ebook pdf, epub. In addition to its focus on botanicals, ethnoveterinary medicine covers peoples knowledge, skills, methods, practices, and beliefs.