Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal Title: Journal of Animal Production Advances - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
A study was conducted to identify and document plants and/or practices used for retained placenta in cattle at Gakhukhu lands near Mogonono village in Kweneng District of Botswana. Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) techniques were employed to collect data from 42 herdboys (livestock carers) and stock owners themselves. Thirteen plant species that were utilized for treatment of retained placenta were identified by respondents. The plant parts utilized for treatment of retained placenta and their methods of preparation were also identified. Barks (57.14%), roots (40.48%) and bulbs (11.90%) were the common parts used. The common remedies utilized by livestock owners for retained placenta in decreasing order were salty water (19.05%), a solution of soap detergent (19.05%), Salt and soap detergent solution (16.76%), Terminalia serecea (14.28%), Burkea africanum Hook (9.52%), Spirostachys africanum (9.52%) and donkey dung (7.14%). The remedies were prepared and administered alone or as mixtures.These results showed that EVM is important in treatment of retained placenta in cattle and that it can be used to complement modern animal health services in the study area.
Authors and Affiliations
J. C. Moreki , K. Tshireletso , I. C. Okoli
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