Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Observations on ethnoveterinary medicines in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Journal:
- Preventive veterinary medicine
- Year:
- 1998
- Authors:
- Lans, C & Brown, G
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine
Plain-English summary
In 1995, researchers in Trinidad and Tobago studied traditional medicines used for treating poultry to gather information for future scientific research. They talked to 28 people who use these remedies, along with veterinarians and agricultural workers, to learn about their practices. They held workshops to discuss the findings and figure out dosages for some of the plants used. The study identified 12 different plants that help with four common health issues in chickens, with Aloe vera, Bryophyllum pinnatum, Citrus species, and Momordica charantia being the most frequently used. This research lays the groundwork for further investigation into these traditional treatments.
Abstract
In 1995 research was 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 respondents 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.
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