The paper highlights some commonly used ethnoveterinary medicines for domestic animals to treat ailment. The data was gathered from ethnic people specially Gond and Korku in the tribal pockets of Betul district. A total 25 species belonging to 25 genera, representing to 19 families as employed for 14 types of animal diseases. The species, family and vernacular name, plant part(s), drug preparat...

BACKGROUND The Suleiman mountainous region is an important cradle of animal domestication and the habitat of many indigenous livestock breeds. The dromedary camel is a highly appreciated and valued animal and represents an important genetic resource. Camel herders, living in remote areas, have developed their own ways to treat diseases in camels, based on a long time of experience. METHODS In...

BACKGROUND This work focuses on plant-based preparations that the Aguaruna Jivaro of Peru give to hunting dogs. Many plants are considered to improve dogs' sense of smell or stimulate them to hunt better, while others treat common illnesses that prevent dogs from hunting. This work places canine ethnoveterinary medicine within the larger context of Aguaruna ethnomedicine, by testing the followi...

background & aim: ethnoveterinary medicinal plants of iran are not scientifically well known, but they have been using traditionally especially in rural areas.this study was carried out to identify the folk herbal veterinary medicines (fhvm) of zilberchay watershed in east azerbaijan province in northwest of iran. experimental: fhvm plants were identified by collecting plant species from th...

Background & Aim: The use of medicinal plants is an option for livestock farmers who do not want to use allopathic drugs under certified organic programs or cannot afford to use allopathic drugs for minor health problems of livestock. Thus, the main aim of this study is the identification of some ethnoveterinary medicinal plants of Tehran watershed and their medicinal effects on livestock.  Ex...

Ethnoveterinary practices are locally available and affordable to Fulani pastoralists in Niger State, Nigeria, to whom conventional veterinary services are often not readily available and are relatively expensive. This study was designed to identify and document medicinal plant and nonplant materials used by this group in the management of cattle diseases. Participatory rural appraisal tools of...