<![CDATA[Ethnoveterinary knowledge is an important component of local community knowledge concerning the use of plant resources to help manage livestock health problems. This study aimed to describe ethnoveterinary practices among cattle farmers and analyze the Use Value (UV) of plants utilized by the community in Lelekaa Village, Wolasi District, South Konawe Regency. The study employed a descriptive-exploratory approach combining qualitative and quantitative data. A total of 35 informants were selected through total sampling based on their involvement in cattle husbandry and knowledge of medicinal plant use. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation, and documentation. Qualitative data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while quantitative analysis used the Use Value index. The results showed that the community managed several groups of livestock health problems, including eye diseases (11 cases), oral cavity diseases (9 cases), digestive disorders and parasitic infections (8 cases), and skin diseases (7 cases). Five plant species were documented: Piper betle, Curcuma longa, Zingiber officinale, Alpinia galanga, and Annona muricata. The plant parts used were leaves and rhizomes, with preparation methods including boiling, crushing, squeezing, and mixing with feed, followed by oral or topical administration. The highest UV was recorded for Zingiber officinale (0.77), followed by Piper betle (0.69), Alpinia galanga (0.57), Annona muricata (0.49), and Curcuma longa (0.46). UV values indicate the relative level of utilization based on informant reports and do not constitute evidence of pharmacological effectiveness. Documenting this local ethnoveterinary knowledge is important as a foundation for further research on the safety and therapeutic effectiveness of medicinal plants used in cattle health management.]]>
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