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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, MODERN MANAGEMENT, APPLIED SCIENCE & SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJEMMASSS) [ Vol. 8 | No. 1 (I) | January - March, 2026 ]

An Overview of Ethnoveterinary Management of Gastrointestinal Disorder of Sheep in Rajasthan

Prakash Chandra Kinkod

Ethnoveterinary medicine (EVM) represents the traditional knowledge and practices used by rural communities for the prevention and treatment of livestock diseases using locally available resources. In Rajasthan, sheep play an important role in the rural economy, but their productivity is frequently affected by gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhoea, bloat, constipation and parasitic infections. Pastoral communities have long relied on ethnoveterinary practices for the management of these conditions. The present review aims to compile and analyse available literature on ethnoveterinary remedies used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders of sheep in Rajasthan. The review highlights the use of various medicinal plants and natural ingredients, including leaves, roots, bark, seeds and whole plants, prepared in the form of powders, decoctions and pastes. These remedies are generally administered orally, often mixed with vehicles such as water, milk or jaggery to improve palatability. Ethnoveterinary practices offer several advantages including low cost, easy availability and cultural acceptance among rural livestock keepers. However, many remedies lack scientific validation regarding their safety, efficacy and standardized dosage. Therefore, systematic documentation and scientific evaluation of ethnoveterinary knowledge are essential for developing sustainable and effective livestock healthcare strategies.


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