• Dr Jacobus Kori Madisha

Bovine Tuberculosis remains one of the most globally serious infectious agents for both animals and human morbidity and mortality, but with significant differences in prevalence across the globe. In developed countries, the incidence is now low and declining, but control and eradication remain a distant view. The prevalence of bovine TB caused by Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis), varies significantly across regions, although unlike for M. tuberculosis, data are sparse. The reduction in incidence and prevalence and control of both human and bovine TB is difficult and costly, yet some countries have managed to do this with some success. We draw from our experience to ascertain whether we may learn useful lessons from control efforts for both diseases in order to suggest effective control measures for bovine TB. Medicinal plants have multiple therapeutic effects. The assessment of biological activity of plants against Mycobacterium and its use for recovery provides an effective treatment approach. Ethnoveterinary used medicinal plants are the rich source of phytochemicals and secondary metabolites.These compounds can restore normal function, enzymatic activity and structure of hepatic cells against anti-TB drug induced hepatotoxicity. The present review covers comprehensive details on different antimycobacterial plants studied during past few years so that potential a can be studied for Bovine Tuberculosis .

tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, bovine TB, infectious diseases, zoonotic TB,

"A Review of Plants Used in South African Traditional Medicine for the Management and Treatment of Bovine Tuberculosis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.d695-d717, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503377.pdf

"A Review of Plants Used in South African Traditional Medicine for the Management and Treatment of Bovine Tuberculosis", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppd695-d717, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503377.pdf