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This study enlightens the knowledge on ethnomedicinal plants to treat domestic cattle’s ailments.
The information was gathered from ethnic people like Bagata, Gadaba, Goudas, Jatapu, Konda
dora, Konda Kammara, Khond, Kuttiya, Mali, Manne dora, Mukha dora, Porja, Savara, Valmiki
and yerukula of tribal belts in area. A total of 61 plant species representing to 61 genera and
belonging to 40 families as remedy for 39 broad categories of animal ailments. The species, family
and vernacular name, plant part(s) used, drug preparation and mode of administration. Purpose and
use of these plants vary considerably, thereby the present paper is provide additional
ethnoveterinary practices and a base line data for herbal industry.
Keywords: Ethnoveterinary diseases, Medicinal plants, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Andhra Pradesh.