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Tuareg ethnoveterinary treatments of camel diseases in Agadez area (Niger)
Antoine-Moussiaux, Nicolas; Faye, Bernard; Vias, Gilles Franck
2007In Tropical Animal Health and Production, 39 (2), p. 83-89
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Keywords :
camel; ethnoveterinary; tuareg; pharmacopoeia; Niger
Abstract :
[en] For generations, nomadic herders have been learning to manage herd health, particularly in dromedaries because of their great value. Owing to the unavailability of veterinary services, camel herders in remote areas have been developing their own pharmacopoeia and veterinary techniques. The bleeding of sick animals is a common treatment, as Tuareg herders believe that 'tainted blood' (izni) is the cause of many conditions. Several surgical techniques are also used, such as excision of calcified sublingual cord. The remedies mentioned in this survey are derived from Maerua crassifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Acacia raddiana, Cucumis prophetarum, Calotropis procera, Ricinus communis, Citrullus colocynthis, green tea, millet, tobacco and onions. Artificial elements are also used for treatment of animals: Powders collected from batteries, various haircare or skincare creams, crushed glass, insecticides or motor oil belong to their pharmacopoeia. This broadmindedness allows the introduction of modern veterinary medicine. Factors such as the lack of real production objectives constitute limits to this progress, however.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Antoine-Moussiaux, Nicolas  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de morphologie et pathologie > Pathologie spéciale et autopsies
Faye, Bernard
Vias, Gilles Franck
Language :
English
Title :
Tuareg ethnoveterinary treatments of camel diseases in Agadez area (Niger)
Publication date :
February 2007
Journal title :
Tropical Animal Health and Production
ISSN :
0049-4747
eISSN :
1573-7438
Publisher :
Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands
Volume :
39
Issue :
2
Pages :
83-89
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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