Conjunctivitis
Wutar ido / Muna (Hausa), Anya ọbara / Anya ọcha (Igbo), Òjú-pupa (Yoruba), Wutar ido (Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa)
Conjunctivitis
Wutar ido / Muna (Hausa), Anya ọbara / Anya ọcha (Igbo), Òjú-pupa (Yoruba), Wutar ido (Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa)
Conjunctivitis in Sheep and Goats
Description: Inflammation of the eye (pink eye), often caused by bacteria (Moraxella) or secondary to irritation.
Symptoms: Excessive tearing, eye cloudiness, redness, and aversion to light (photophobia).
Seasonality: Common during the dusty dry season (Harmattan), causing irritation, and in the early rainy season.
Ethnovetinary Options for Treating Conjunctivitis in Sheep and Goats
Local Names: Zogale (Hausa), Odudu oyibo (Igbo), Ewe ile, Ewele (Yoruba)
A small, fast-growing tree known for its edible leaves and pods. It is highly drought-resistant and found in arid areas, blooming sporadically.
Parts Used for Treating Conjunctivitis: Stem
Method of Preparation:
The stem is squeezed in water and the water is used to wash the eye of the sheep or goat