BookLyndy J. McGaw, Muna Ali Abdalla, editors.
Summary: The importance of a complementary approach to animal health is highlighted in this book, with core themes encompassing reviews of traditional veterinary medicine for common diseases afflicting livestock, as well as local practices in different areas of the world. The book includes chapters on ethnoveterinary medicine used to prevent and treat ticks and tick-borne diseases, infectious diseases and parasites. Ethnoveterinary practices in parts of the world which have not been comprehensively reviewed before are highlighted, including Estonia, Belarus and the Maghreb-- the north-western tip of Africa. A fascinating account of African ethnoveterinary medicine and traditional husbandry practices is provided by a veteran in the field with a wealth of practical experience in the area. Neglected areas of research involve the relationship of ethnoveterinary medicine with environmental, ethical, cultural and gender aspects, and leading experts explore these issues. The book is intended to provide an informative compilation of current research and future prospects in ethnoveterinary medicine, which hopes to inform and encourage investigations in new directions. Sustainable development requires a concerted effort to combine indigenous knowledge systems with scientific research to improve animal health. This is the case not only in rural areas where access to orthodox veterinary health care may be limited, but also against the backdrop of antibiotic resistance and increased demand for alternative and complementary therapies to enhance the health of both production and companion animals. Students, academics and veterinary professionals will find this book a useful addition to knowledge on present and future aspects of ethnoveterinary research.
Contents:
Intro
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Conclusion
Part I: The Role of Natural Products and Remedies in Treating Animal Diseases
Chapter 2: The Pharmacological and Nutritional Significance of Plant-Derived Natural Products: An Alternative for Animal Health
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Effect of Dietary Plant Natural Products on Animal Performance
2.3 Reported Plant Natural Products with Pharmacological Significance Against Animal Diseases
2.3.1 Animal Infectious Diseases
2.3.1.1 Parasitic Diseases
2.3.1.2 Bacterial and Fungal Infections 2.3.1.3 Viral Diseases
2.3.1.4 Inflammatory Diseases
2.4 Conclusion and Future Prospects
References
Chapter 3: Alternative Antimicrobials: Medicinal Plants and Their Influences on Animal Infectious Diseases
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Novel Antimicrobials and the Need for Ethnoveterinary Studies
3.3 In Vitro Studies
3.4 Discussion
3.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Ethnoremedies Used for Horses in British Columbia and Trinidad and Tobago
4.1 Background
4.2 Methods
4.3 Results
4.3.1 Commercial Products
4.3.2 Ocular Remedies
4.3.3 Injuries 4.3.4 Nutrition
4.3.5 Stress
4.3.6 Cultural Practices
4.3.7 Broodmares
4.3.8 Insect Repellents
4.3.9 Poultices
4.3.10 Illegal Practices
4.3.11 Canada
4.4 Discussion
4.4.1 Trinidad and Tobago
4.4.2 Canada
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Plants for Controlling Parasites in Goats
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Goats
5.3 External Parasitism in Goats
5.4 Conventional Methods of Controlling Parasites
5.5 Plant-Derived Ethnoveterinary Medicaments for Controlling Parasites 5.6 Preparation of Plant-Derived Ethnoveterinary Medicines and Administration
5.7 Anthelmintic and Acaricidal Efficacy of Plants Indigenous to South Africa
5.8 Phytochemical Composition and Their Health Beneficial Activities
5.9 Toxicity Effects of Medicinal Plants
5.10 Mechanism of Action of Plants Used to Control Parasites in Goats
5.11 Challenges in the Use of Plant-Derived Ethnomedicines
5.12 Future Potential of Plant-Derived Ethnomedicines
5.13 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Ethnoveterinary Practices for Control of Ticks in Africa
6.1 Introduction 6.2 Source of Information
6.3 Southern Africa
6.4 East and North Africa
6.5 West and Central Africa
6.6 Evaluation and Validation of Medicinal Plants
6.7 Cultivation and Commercialization of Ethnoveterinary Plants
References
Part II: Sociological Aspects and Considerations Relating to Documentation of Ethnoveterinary Medicine
Chapter 7: Gender Aspects and Multiple Contexts in Ethnoveterinary Practice and Science
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Rise and Embedding of Ethnoveterinary Medicine as a Science 7.3 Cultural and Ethical Context of Ethnoveterinary Scientists and Practices.