Ethnoveterinary Medical Practices: An Alternative to Antibiotics in the Animal Health Sector
Muhammad Abubakar,
Shumaila Manzoor,
Zainab Syed
Abstract:Animal plays a significant role in the country's economy. Ethno-veterinary medicines refers to the use of traditional medical practices for the management of animal diseases. These include medicinal plants, herbs, and other bio-active substances to promote animal health. The occurrence of antibiotic resistance due to the over-usage of antibiotics in the animal sector is a major problem as it imposes an undesirable impact on the environment and human health. This occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in human … Show more
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