Diversity of Plants Used in Animal Reproduction in Enugu State

Ogbuewu Ifeanyi Princewill, K.C. Okechukwu, O.O. Emenalom, I.C. Okoli

Abstract


A survey of the diversity of plants of animal reproductive importance was carried out among people of Enugu State south eastern Nigeria through the use of structured questionnaires and guided field walks. Three rural farming communities that spread across three Local Government Areas in Enugu State were identified and visited. Results revealed that rural farmers utilize 25 plant species to enhance reproduction in farm animals. The 25 plant species were spread across 25 plant families, with Annonaceae having the highest number of specie representatives, followed by Apocynaceae, Aracaceae, Zingiberaceae and Fabaceae. Leaves (41.94%) were the most prevalent plant part used followed by the roots (19.35%) and the seeds (12.90%). Findings also revealed that 64%, 20%, 12% and 4% of the life form of the surveyed plants were trees, herbs, shrubs and climbers respectively. The mode of administration varied from oral administration (drinking and direct feeding of leaves), while the method of preparation varied widely. Out of the 25 plants utilized, those with spermatogenic ability returned the highest value (17.65%) followed by those with aphrodisiac (15.69%) and abortifacient (13.73%) abilities. In addition, plants used to enhance lactogenic properties accounted for 11,76% of the total list, closely followed by those that boost conception rate (9.8%) while those that stop bleeding had the least value (3.92%). It is therefore concluded that the number of plants used to improve reproductive rate in farm animals in the area is significantly few.

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Medicinal plants, animal reproduction, Enugu State, Nigeria

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