Zirintunda Gerald2026-03-112026-03-112025Zirintunda, G. (2025). Indigenous knowledge, efficacy and safety of medicinal plants used in the control of chicken helminths in Uganda : a case of Soroti District (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Ugandahttps://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/721PHD ThesisThis study aimed at assessing the indigenous knowledge, phytochemistry, efficacy and safety of selected medicinal plants used in the control of chicken helminths in Soroti district. Indigenous knowledge was studied using focus group discussions and farmer interviews. The knowledge, attitudes and practices of ethno-veterinary utilization in chickens was done among 407 chicken owners of 20-50 years using structured questionnaires and focus group discusions. Qualitative and quantitive pytochemiical analyses were carried out using standard procedures and GC-MS, respectivelyenThesis