Book ID: 101192
Katerere, David R. and Dibungi Luseba (eds.)
Ethnoveterinary Botanical Medicine. Herbal Medicines for Animal Health. 2010. XV, 434 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
Detailed information from all regions of the world, this book provides techniques to evaluate the efficacy of plants used in animal health care, addressing the challenges faced by researchers and practitioners in the field. This book features a multidisciplinary approach to examine the role of herbal medicines in companion and pet animals, covering the scientificbackground of ethnoveterinary practice. In addition to dealing with the gathering, archiving, and retrieval of information, the text also discusses access benefit sharing, the Convention of Biodiversity, intellectual property, and the skills required to navigate the minefield of bioprospecting.