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- E-ISSN Number: 2277-7695
- P-ISSN Number: 2349-8242
- CODEN Code: PIHNBQ
- ZDB-Number: 2663038-2
- IC Journal ID: 7725
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Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)
Ethnoveterinary management of Newcastle disease in backyard poultry: A pharmacological innovation approach
Author(s):
V Ramakrishnan and S Sendur Kumaran
V Ramakrishnan and S Sendur Kumaran
Abstract:
Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious and deadly viral infection affecting poultry worldwide, with devastating impacts on rural backyard poultry farmers, particularly in Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs). Conventional vaccines are often inaccessible or unaffordable for small-scale farmers, necessitating the exploration of alternative, sustainable solutions.
Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious and deadly viral infection affecting poultry worldwide, with devastating impacts on rural backyard poultry farmers, particularly in Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs). Conventional vaccines are often inaccessible or unaffordable for small-scale farmers, necessitating the exploration of alternative, sustainable solutions.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an ethnoveterinary management (EVM) practice utilizing locally available herbal ingredients-Cumin (Cuminum cyminum), Pepper (Piper nigrum), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Small onion (Allium cepa), Garlic (Allium sativum), and Keelanelli (Phyllanthus niruri)-for controlling ND in backyard poultry. Experimental findings demonstrate improved body weight gain at weekly intervals over three months and a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 3.08 in treated flocks compared to unvaccinated desi birds. The results suggest that this herbal formulation provides a viable, cost-effective alternative for managing ND in resource-limited settings.
Pages: 4293-4295 | 109 Views 66 Downloads
How to cite this article:
V Ramakrishnan, S Sendur Kumaran. Ethnoveterinary management of Newcastle disease in backyard poultry: A pharmacological innovation approach. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(12):4293-4295.
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- E-ISSN Number: 2277-7695
- P-ISSN Number: 2349-8242
- CODEN Code: PIHNBQ
- ZDB-Number: 2663038-2
- IC Journal ID: 7725
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