Observation on ethnoveterinary medicines in Trinidad and Tobago
Prev Vet Med
; 35(2): 125-42, May 1, 1998.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In 1995 research conducted in Trinidad and Tobago with the aim of collecting knowledge on ethnoveterinary medicines in order to lay a foundation for further scientific study and validation. This paper describes only the ethnoveterinary practices used in the poultry sub-sector. A four stage process was used to conduct the research and document these ethnoveterinary practices. 28 ethnoveterinary respondents were identified using a modified Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) technique, the student essay method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with these respondents as well as with 30 veterinarians, 27 extension officers and 19 animal health assistants/agricultural officers, and the 7 key respondents that they identified. 5 participatory workshops were then held with 55 of the repondents interviewed to discuss the data generated from the interviews and to determine dosages for some of the plants mentioned. 12 plant species were used to treat 4 categories of health problems common to poultry production. Aloe vera, Bryophyllum pinnatum, Citrus sp. and Momordica charantia were the main medicinal plants being used(AU)
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Poultry
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Medicine, Traditional
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
English Caribbean
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Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
English
Journal:
Prev Vet Med
Year:
1998
Document type:
Article