The ethnoveterinary knowledge and practice of traditional healers in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

A survey was conducted to record ethnoveterinary practices of traditional healers in Qassim region, the largest camel-rearing area in Saudi Arabia. Ethnoveterinarians had extensive knowledge on camel husbandry and physiology and camel diseases, which was reflected in the wealth of terminology on the...

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Published in:Journal of arid environments 2002-03, Vol.50 (3), p.367-379
Main Authors: Abbas, B., Al-Qarawi, A.A., Al-Hawas, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abscess
Biological and medical sciences
camels
dystocia
ethnoveterinary practice
General pharmacology
Medical sciences
pastoralism
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
physiology
Saudi Arabia
surgery
surveys
terminology
vaginal prolapse
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Summary:A survey was conducted to record ethnoveterinary practices of traditional healers in Qassim region, the largest camel-rearing area in Saudi Arabia. Ethnoveterinarians had extensive knowledge on camel husbandry and physiology and camel diseases, which was reflected in the wealth of terminology on the camel, both in health and disease. Numerous ethnoveterinary procedures were practiced side by side with modern treatment methods. Ethnoveterinarians have acquired vast knowledge on camel diseases and used a variety of plants for treatment. Surgical procedures were practiced to correct fractures or treat wounds and abscesses or to help in cases of dystocia and uterine or vaginal prolapse. The role of ethnoveterinarians as leaders for local development in the delivery of veterinary services to pastoral areas is discussed within light of this and similar studies conducted elsewhere in the world.
ISSN:0140-1963
1095-922X
DOI:10.1006/jare.2001.0904