Abstract
BACKGROUND: Traditional medicine continues to serve as a primary source of healthcare for livestock in Ethiopia. However, ethnoveterinary practices are increasingly at risk due to cultural changes, habitat destruction, deforestation, and the overexploitation of medicinal plants. Documenting this traditional knowledge is essential for both drug discovery and the sustainable management of these resources. To address this, a cross-sectional study was conducted using semi-structured questionnaires by selecting 325 across five Kebeles to document the medicinal plants used in the treatment of livestock ailments in the Bure district. RESULT: A total of 33 plant species, belonging to 18 families that are used to treat 20 different livestock diseases were documented. The most frequently reported families were Asteraceae (18.2%), Solanaceae (12.1%), Fabaceae (9.1%), and Acanthaceae (6.1%). Shrubs accounted for the largest proportion of growth forms (42.4%), followed by herbs (30.3%). Leaves were the most commonly used plant part (57.7%), followed by fruits (11.4%). The majority of remedies were prepared from fresh plant materials (84.6%), with crushing being the predominant preparation method (35%). Oral administration was the most common route of application (67%). The highest informant consensus factor (ICF) was recorded for plants used to treat respiratory diseases (ICF = 0.97), followed by dermatological conditions (ICF = 0.88). CONCLUSION: The study area hosts a diverse array of medicinal plants, underscoring its importance as a valuable source of ethnoveterinary knowledge. Further research is essential to explore the phytochemical properties, antibacterial activities, modes of administration, and to establish standardized dosages for these medicinal plants.
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A total of 33 medicinal plant species belonging to 18 families were documented.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e1“A total of 33 plant species, belonging to 18 families that are used to treat 20 different livestock diseases were documented”
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The documented plants were used to treat 20 different livestock diseases.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e1“A total of 33 plant species, belonging to 18 families that are used to treat 20 different livestock diseases were documented”
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Asteraceae was the most frequently reported family, at 18.2%.
- Taxon
- AsteraceaeAsteraceaee2
- Outcome
- most frequently reported familiese2
- Value
- 18.2%e2
- Setting
- Bure districtt0
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e2“The most frequently reported families were Asteraceae (18.2%), Solanaceae (12.1%), Fabaceae (9.1%), and Acanthaceae (6.1%)”
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Solanaceae was reported at 12.1% among the most frequently reported families.
- Taxon
- SolanaceaeSolanaceaee2
- Outcome
- most frequently reported familiese2
- Value
- 12.1%e2
- Setting
- Bure districtt0
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e2“The most frequently reported families were Asteraceae (18.2%), Solanaceae (12.1%), Fabaceae (9.1%), and Acanthaceae (6.1%)”
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Fabaceae was reported at 9.1% among the most frequently reported families.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e2“The most frequently reported families were Asteraceae (18.2%), Solanaceae (12.1%), Fabaceae (9.1%), and Acanthaceae (6.1%)”
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Acanthaceae was reported at 6.1% among the most frequently reported families.
- Taxon
- AcanthaceaeAcanthaceaee2
- Outcome
- most frequently reported familiese2
- Value
- 6.1%e2
- Setting
- Bure districtt0
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e2“The most frequently reported families were Asteraceae (18.2%), Solanaceae (12.1%), Fabaceae (9.1%), and Acanthaceae (6.1%)”
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Shrubs were the largest proportion of growth forms, at 42.4%.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e3“Shrubs accounted for the largest proportion of growth forms (42.4%), followed by herbs (30.3%)”
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Herbs were the second growth form, at 30.3%.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e3“Shrubs accounted for the largest proportion of growth forms (42.4%), followed by herbs (30.3%)”
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Leaves were the most commonly used plant part, at 57.7%.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e4“Leaves were the most commonly used plant part (57.7%), followed by fruits (11.4%)”
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Fruits were the second most commonly used plant part, at 11.4%.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e4“Leaves were the most commonly used plant part (57.7%), followed by fruits (11.4%)”
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The majority of remedies (84.6%) were prepared from fresh plant materials.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e5“The majority of remedies were prepared from fresh plant materials (84.6%), with crushing being the predominant preparation method (35%)”
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Crushing was the predominant preparation method, at 35%.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e5“The majority of remedies were prepared from fresh plant materials (84.6%), with crushing being the predominant preparation method (35%)”
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Oral administration was the most common route of application, at 67%.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e6“Oral administration was the most common route of application (67%)”
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Plants used for respiratory diseases had the highest informant consensus factor, ICF = 0.97.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e7“The highest informant consensus factor (ICF) was recorded for plants used to treat respiratory diseases (ICF = 0.97), followed by dermatological conditions (ICF = 0.88)”
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Plants used for dermatological conditions had an informant consensus factor of ICF = 0.88.
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t0“Medicinal plants used to treat livestock diseases in Bure district”
e7“The highest informant consensus factor (ICF) was recorded for plants used to treat respiratory diseases (ICF = 0.97), followed by dermatological conditions (ICF = 0.88)”