Ethnoveterinary Approaches For Recalcitrant Wound Treatment In Geriatric Farm Animals

The inclusion of ethnoveterinary medicine (EVM) inhealthcare for livestock is increasingly important in the era of antimicrobial resistance. The present study involves two geriatric cattle, a 14-year-old cow and an 11-year-old bullock with recalcitrant wound. An herbal formulation
consists ofAcalypha indica, Curcuma longa and Allium sativum mixed in Sesame oil as base was prepared and applied on the recalcitrant wound. The herbal formulation was aided in
the complete healing of the wounds. The study provides insight into the application of EVM in geriatric high-value farm animals.