Prospects of botanical dewormers with especial reference to Kashmir

Khan, Aabid; Bulbul, KH; Shahardar, R. A.; Wani, ZA; Allaie, IM

doi:10.22271/veterinary.2021.v6.i4a.372

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“…Biological compounds, such as polyphenols, tocopherols, flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, and sulfoxide, have demonstrated strong antiprotozoal and anthelmintic properties, both in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, they could be used as substitutes for classic antiparasitics [ 4 , 11 , 12 , 15 , 22 , 36 ].…”

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“…Gastrointestinal parasites pose a significant economic burden on pig farms, leading to various detrimental effects. These include inefficient feed consumption, poor growth rate, reduced weight gain, decreased litter size, fertility disorders, compromised post-vaccination immunity against infectious diseases, lower meat quality, and diminished animal welfare [ 1 , 3 , 4 ].…”

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“…Ethno-veterinary practices have the potential to serve as sustainable development tools by leveraging local veterinary and husbandry knowledge. Thus, herbal medicine may very well become a frontrunner in turning local into global knowledge through the recognition of local expertise as an essential source of wide-reaching sustainable development for both people and animals [ 4 , 13 ]. Over the last decade, there has been a notable increase in the utilization of phytotherapeutic remedies, which can be attributed to their enhanced bioavailability, reduced toxicity, and environmentally friendly characteristics [ 14 ].…”

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In vivo assessment of the antiparasitic effects of Allium sativum L. and Artemisia absinthium L. against gastrointestinal parasites in swine from low-input farms

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et al. 2024

BMC Vet Res

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Background Ethno-veterinary practices could be used as a sustainable developmental tool by integrating traditional phytotherapy and husbandry. Phytotherapeutics are available and used worldwide. However, evidence of their antiparasitic efficacy is currently very limited. Parasitic diseases have a considerable effect on pig production, causing economic losses due to high morbidity and mortality. In this respect, especially smallholders and organic producers face severe challenges. Parasites, as disease causing agents, often outcompete other pathogens in such extensive production systems. A total of 720 faecal samples were collected in two farms from three age categories, i.e. weaners, fatteners, and sows. Flotation (Willis and McMaster method), modified Ziehl–Neelsen stained faecal smear, centrifugal sedimentation, modified Blagg technique, and faecal cultures were used to identify parasites and quantify the parasitic load. Results The examination confirmed the presence of infections with Eimeria spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Balantioides coli (syn. Balantidium coli), Ascaris suum, Oesophagostomum spp., Strongyloides ransomi, and Trichuris suis, distributed based on age category. A dose of 180 mg/kg bw/day of Allium sativum L. and 90 mg/kg bw/day of Artemisia absinthium L. powders, administered for 10 consecutive days, revealed a strong, taxonomy-based antiprotozoal and anthelmintic activity. Conclusions The results highlighted the therapeutic potential of both A. sativum and A. absinthium against gastrointestinal parasites in pigs. Their therapeutic effectiveness may be attributed to the content in polyphenols, tocopherols, flavonoids, sterols, sesquiterpene lactones, and sulfoxide. Further research is required to establish the minimal effective dose of both plants against digestive parasites in pigs.

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