Assessment of Credibility of Ethno-Veterinary Informations of Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan

Shankar Lal Kajala; Dr. Anita Jain

Assessment of Credibility of Ethno-Veterinary Informations of Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan

Author(s)	Dr. Shankar Lal Kajala, Dr. Anita Jain
Country	India
Abstract	The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, known foe its semi-arid climate and distinct cultural practices, has a rich history of traditional knowledge, particularly in the domain of ethno-veterinary practices. Ethno-veterinary medicine refers to the indigenous practices and knowledge of managing livestock health and diseases through locally available resources, passed down through generations. This study investigates the credibility of ethno-veterinary information in the Shekhawati region, analyzing the reliability and scientific validity of the practices followed by local herders, farmers, and traditional healers. Primary data was collected through structured interviews and field surveys with local livestock keepers, traditional veterinary practitioners, and herbalists. The practices reported were classified into preventive and therapeutic categories, focusing on the use of medicinal plants, animal husbandry rituals, and natural substances. The study evaluates the consistency of these practices, the extent of their scientific support, and their effectiveness in comparison to modern veterinary practices. The findings indicate that while many traditional practices are based on empirical knowledge passed through generations, there is a need for further scientific validation. Some practices, such as the use of specific herbs for treating livestock ailments, show promising results but require more rigorous clinical trials to confirm their efficacy. Additionally, the study highlights the challenges of preserving this knowledge amidst modernization and the diminishing role of traditional healers. It also underscores the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern veterinary science to develop sustainable, region-specific health management systems for livestock. The credibility of ethno-veterinary information in Shekhawati is thus a combination of traditional wisdom and modern scientific inquiry, with potential benefits for improving the livelihoods of livestock keepers in the region. This research advocates for collaborative efforts to document, validate, and promote the role of ethno-veterinary knowledge in the conservation of indigenous practices and sustainable livestock management.
Keywords	Credibility, ethno-veterinary, shekhawati
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-13

View / Download PDF File

E-ISSN 2582-2160

doi

CrossRef DOI is assigned to each research paper published in our journal.

IJFMR DOI prefix is
10.36948/ijfmr

Downloads

Research Paper Format Copyright Permission Form and Undertaking Form Cover Page Vol 8 Isu 2 Cover Page Vol 8 Isu 1 Cover Page Vol 7 Isu 6

All research papers published on this website are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, and all rights belong to their respective authors/researchers.

CC-BY-SA

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Assessment of Credibility of Ethno-Veterinary Informations of Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan

Share this