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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Ethnoveterinary practices of tribes in Odisha, India: A review
Authors
Monalisa Panda, Gyanranjan Mahalik
Abstract
Biological diversity, often used for the term biodiversity, in the simplest word means the variation and variety of life. Biodiversity being the amalgamation of dual words i.e. ‘Bios’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘diversities’ meaning ‘variety’ or ‘difference’. Medicinal plants aids in the treatment of several diseases from the Vedic era, for both plants and animals. Simply, medicinal herbs are the localized heritage and patrimony with worldwide significance. Globe is equipped with a rich plethora of herbal medicines which have every time been the crucial form of medicine and currently they are becoming fashionable throughout the developed universe, for the regimen of both flora and fauna. Biodiversity can be expressed in form forms; genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity. The animal genetic resource occupies a vital place in ecological biodiversity. Odisha with its diversified customs and traditions innate from past times is dense with various rivers and dense forests that contribute an important sector for the development of several domestic and poultry species with huge diversity. Animal husbandry has been an intrinsic factor of the rustic livelihood system in the state. As domestic animals form an integral part of the farming system, their treatment and care form the primary importance for the farmers. Most of the animal raisers depend on flora-based traditional medicines for the remedy of domestic animal disorders, referred to as Ethnoveterinary Medicine (EVM). The current review paper illumines the knowledge of Ethnoveterinary practices of tribes in Odisha, India.
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Pages:313-316
How to cite this article:
Monalisa Panda, Gyanranjan Mahalik "Ethnoveterinary practices of tribes in Odisha, India: A review ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 313-316
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