Abstract:EVM (Ethnoveterinary Medicine), the scientific term for traditional animal health care, encompasses the knowledge, skills, methods, practices, and beliefs about animal health care among members of a community. In Nigeria, pastoralists are known to treat animal diseases with herbs and other traditional medical practices before the advent of conventional medicine. EVM medical practice is widespread among pastoral herdsmen and village livestock keepers in Nigeria. While there is research recognition of the need t… Show more
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