Herbal usage and informant consensus in ethnoveterinary management of cattle diseases among the Kikuyus (Central Kenya)

Njoroge, Grace N.; Bussmann, Rainer W.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2006.05.031

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“…trypanocidal activities of Entada abyssinica Polyalthia suaveolens, Flueggea virosa and Enantia chlorantha in humans. These findings reinforce the claim of Ngoroje and Bussman [26] on ethno-veterinary medicine which plays an important role in the management of livestock diseases in African countries. This medicine is the result of innovations generated after several years of practices and adapted to the socio-economic realities of the farmers in their rearing areas [27].…”

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Constraints of Ruminant Rearing and Ethno-veterinary Practice Against African Animal Trypanosomosis in the Pastoral Area of Gaongho in Burkina Faso

André¹

2017

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Abstract:In rural area of Burkina Faso, health management of domestic animals is a constant concern for low-income farmers. In this context, an ethno-veterinary survey was conducted among 62 farmers of ruminant in the pastoral area of Gaongho in Bazèga province to understand the rearing practice, to identify the main constraints of and the practices used against African trypanosomosis. For this, data were collected between March to June 2014 using a structured questionnaire and analyzed by descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency and percentages. The results showed that respondents were 48.3% literate and mainly of Fulani ethnic with an average age of 45 years. The main constraints of ruminant rearing for farmers are diseases (86.2%), particularly African Animal Trypanosomosis which is the most dominant (96.7%). To control this pathology, farmers practice modern (100%) and traditional (35.4%) medicine. Seventeen traditional herbal remedies are used to control trypanosomosis of ruminants in the area. Their modes of preparation and administration to ruminants are described according to surveyed farmers.

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Constraints of Ruminant Rearing and Ethno-veterinary Practice Against African Animal Trypanosomosis in the Pastoral Area of Gaongho in Burkina Faso

André¹

2017

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“…Ethno-veterinary medicine covers people's knowledge, skills, methods, practices and beliefs about the care of their animals (Moyo and Masika, 2008). In Kenya ethno-veterinary remedies are used among pastoral and farming communities in marginal areas (Njoroge and Bussmann, 2006). They are locally available and affordable to the farming communities (Moyo and Masika, 2008).…”

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Review of Economically Important Cattle Tick and Its Control in Ethiopia

Nejash¹

2016

Vector Biol J

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Ethiopia has the largest livestock population in Africa, but the contribution for the economic aspect of the country is still lowest amount and disease can be considered as major constrain. Ticks are the most important ectoparasites of livestock in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Ethiopia is not exceptional and ticks are responsible for severe economic losses both through the direct effects of blood sucking and indirectly as vectors of pathogens and toxins. Feeding by large numbers of ticks causes reduction in live weight gain and anaemia among domestic animals, while tick bites also reduce the quality of hides. However, the major losses caused by ticks are due to the ability to transmit protozoan, rickettsial and viral diseases of livestock, which are of great economic importance world-wide. This review concerns with general aspects of tick biology, the taxonomy, pathogenic effects and methods for the control of ticks. ticks belong to the suborder Ixodida, which contains a single super family, the Ixodoidea, which is divided into two major families, Argasidae (soft ticks) and Ixodidae (hard ticks), and the rare family Nuttalliellidae, with a single African species. The main tick genera found in domestic animals of Ethiopia are Amblyomma, Hyalomma, Rhipicephalus, Haemaphysalis and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus). Various breeds of cattle differ in their response to tick infestations. Bos indicus pure breeds and crossbreeds were reported to be more innately resistant than Bos Taurus breeds. The conventional method of controlling tick infestations in Ethiopia is application of acaricide, either by hand spraying, by hand dressing. Therefore, to minimize tick adverse effect appropriate and timely strategic control measures are crucial.

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“…Ethno-veterinary medicine is gaining popularity in developing countries because it is readily accessible, easy to prepare and administer; and available at little or no cost to the farmer (Tabuti et al, 2003;Njoroge and Bussmann, 2006). In many poor rural areas, ethno veterinary medicine can play an important role in animal production and livelihood development, and often becomes the only available means for farmers to treat ill animals (McCorkle, 1986 Njoroge and Bussmann, 2006). There is need therefore, to document this local knowledge of ethno-veterinary healing and conserve it through systematic studies before it is lost forever (Tabuti et al, 2003).…”

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“…Despite the increasing acceptance of traditional ethno-veterinary medicine in Zimbabwe (Matekaire and Bwakura, 2004;Mwale et al, 2005), this rich indigenous knowledge on traditional ethnoveterinary remedies is not adequately documented. Documentation of plants used in ethno-veterinary practices is urgent so that the knowledge can be preserved, plants conserved and sustainably managed and utilized for the control of livestock diseases (Njoroge and Bussmann, 2006). The current investigation therefore, attempts to fill some of the gaps in indigenous knowledge related to the use of plant species as ethno-veterinary remedies in Zimbabwe, emphasizing their role in basic livestock health care.…”

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Use of traditional veterinary medicine in Nhema communal area of the Midlands province, Zimbabwe

Maroyi

2012

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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This study documents the use of ethno-veterinary medicine to treat livestock in Nhema communal area in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe. This study employed oral interviews and detailed discussions with 69 smallholder farmers and 3 traditional healers. The local people use 23 plant species belonging to 16 families as ethno-veterinary remedies. Two plant families were particularly frequent in usage: Fabaceae and Solanaceae, while the most utilized plant species were Aloe chabaudii (UV = 0.69), Aloe greatheadii (UV = 0.65), Adenium multiflorum (UV = 0.63), Vernonia amygdalina (UV = 0.61), Nicotiana tabacum (UV = 56), Solanum lycopersicum (UV = 55), Capsicum annum (UV = 53) and Pouzolzia hypoleuca (UV = 51). Fourteen animal conditions were identified in the surveyed area. The major and most common animal diseases were tick-borne diseases, eye problems, retained afterbirth, fleas, lice and diarrhoea. The majority of ethno-veterinary remedies (78%) were collected from the wild, with respondents mostly using herbs (11 species, 48%), followed by 6 trees (26%), 4 shrubs (17%), and 2 climbers (9%). The most frequently used plant parts were leaves (51%), followed by bark (16%), roots (13%) and fruits (10%). These remedies were mostly administered as decoctions or infusions of single plants. These plants were used not only as alternatives to conventional veterinary drugs but also because in certain diseases they were thought to be more efficacious. In view of many and widespread uses of wild plants as ethnoveterinary remedies, further research into their pharmacological activities may prove worthwhile.

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Herbal usage and informant consensus in ethnoveterinary management of cattle diseases among the Kikuyus (Central Kenya)

Cited by 204 publications

References 17 publications

Constraints of Ruminant Rearing and Ethno-veterinary Practice Against African Animal Trypanosomosis in the Pastoral Area of Gaongho in Burkina Faso

Constraints of Ruminant Rearing and Ethno-veterinary Practice Against African Animal Trypanosomosis in the Pastoral Area of Gaongho in Burkina Faso

Review of Economically Important Cattle Tick and Its Control in Ethiopia

Use of traditional veterinary medicine in Nhema communal area of the Midlands province, Zimbabwe

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