Ethnoveterinary practices of medicinal plants in Selected Districts of West Gojjam Zone, North Western Ethiopia

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Observational analysis documented ethnoveterinary practices in 30 kebeles, highlighting traditional knowledge and medicinal plants.

A total of 53 medicinal plants were identified, with Asteraceae and Solanaceae being the most common families.
Frequent use of leaves for treatment and crushing as the primary remedy preparation method were observed.
Clerodendrum myricoides ranked highest in preference for treating anthrax among local healers.
The research underscores the need for policy integration and community involvement to preserve traditional knowledge.

Ayele et al. (2025) studied this question.

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