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Table 5 Disease condition reported as commonly seen by the respondents in the study

From: Evaluation of the proper use of medication available over the counter by subsistence and emerging farmers in Mbombela Municipality, South Africa

Common diseases

Number of respondents

Percentages

Dystocia

319

99.4%

Reproduction/Abortion

319

99.4%

Diarrhea

258

80.4%

Lumpy Skin Disease

217

67.6%

Skin Problems

203

63.2%

Black quarter

195

60.7%

Respiratory / coughing

116

36.1%

Heartwater

113

35.2%

Fractures

101

31.5%

Vaginal Prolapse

97

30.2%

Redwater (Babesiosis)

88

27.4%

Neurologic

84

26.2%

Anaplasmosis

78

24.3%

Rabies

75

23.4%