DOI: 10.36347/sjavs.2015.v02i03.008

Pages: 195-200

The research analyzed the socio-economic characteristics of the Nomadic Cattle fulanis and their relationship with use of indigenous control methods of Helminthosis in Cattle, in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected by the use of semi-structured questionnaire administered to randomly select 363 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using percentages, frequency distribution and regression analysis. The study revealed that 75.5% had informal education, all (100%) of the respondents are above 30 years of age and about 97% were married. All (100%) of the respondents used indigenous herbs to control Helminthosis in their herds and 98.9% employs conventional drugs and vaccines in the treatment of the disease . Twelve different herbs, such as Cissampelos owariensis, Balanites aegyptiaca and Khaya senegalensis were found to be in use by the respondents. Significant relationships were recorded between age, marital status and years of experience with the use of indigenous control methods of helminthosis. Indiscriminate felling of trees and concealment of knowledge were among the constraints that inhibit utilization of the control methods. It is concluded that indigenous methods of helminthosis control had become part and parcel of the respondents and it is rational and easy for herdsmen to practice on their herds. It is recommended that laws banning bush burning and indiscriminate tree felling be re- enforced in order to preserve indigenous herbs to avert possible extinction. There is a greater need for change agents responsibly and other related services to be strengthened so as to incorporate the indigenous methods used by the herders.