McMaster (McM) method is one of the most widely used techniques for the assessment of faecal parasites shedding in veterinary practices because of its simplicity. However, due to its light sensitivity, recently, the Mini-FLOTAC (MF) has been introduced as a possible alternative for faecal worm egg counts. This study aims to compare the diagnosis performance of MF to McM technique. Faecal samples from 40 animals randomly selected in sheep, goats and rabbits' farms were collected and examined individually using MF and McM techniques. A statistical difference (p < 0.001) in strongylida egg counts in small ruminants and oocyst of Eimeria spp counts in rabbits using both techniques was observed. However, strongylida eggs per gram of feces in sheep (MF: 202.01 vs McM: 174.75) goat (MF: 147.36 vs McM: 143.75) and oocysts of Eimeria spp per gram of feces in rabbits (MF: 130.75 vs McM: 130.5) revealed no significant difference (p > 0.05). MF showed better diagnostic performance in term of the prevalence (MF: 32.5-100% vs McM: 7.5-70%) and the precision values (MF: 85.52-90.44% vs McM: 49.52-63.07%). This study demonstrated that MF appears to be the more reliable alternative technique for veterinary practices.

The objective of this study is to synthesize knowledge on the pharmacological properties, phytochemistry and toxicity of Eleusine indica. To achieve this, specific keywords were used to explore scientific databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Researchgate. The scientific data collected show that Eleusine indica has antidiabetic, antimalarial, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-trypanosomal, antihelmintic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiurolithiasic, antiviral, phytoremediating, hepatoprotective and phytoremediating properties. These pharmacological properties are associated with a richness of the herb in secondary metabolites. It has been reported, the presence of alkaloids, terpenes, flavonoids, tannins, anthraquinones, saponins, cardiac glycosides and anthracene glycosides in several extracts of the plant. In addition, schaftoside (C-glycosyl-6-C-arabinosyl-8 apigenin) and vitexin (apigenin-8-C-glucoside) were isolated from aerial parts. Toxicologically, an absence of toxicity was noted. All this makes Eleusine indica, a plant with an interesting pharmacological potential, which should be valorized by further work and the development of phytodrugs.

This article aims to present the current state of the fight against gastrointestinal parasites in small ruminants from Improved Traditional Drugs (DTI). A host of scientific documents were consulted by means of search engines to gather the information useful for this synthesis. The failure of conventional treatments has led to the use of new methods to treat digestive pathologies due to internal parasitism in herds of sheep and goats. These include, among others, herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, the mixed grazing system for small and large ruminants, ... All plant parts of plants can be used in the preparation of remedies. Several scientific studies show that plants are full of chemical compounds that cause anthelmintic effects on gastrointestinal parasites in small ruminants. Literature searches have revealed that studies on DTIs in the management of gastrointestinal nematodes in small ruminants are non-existent. In addition to the forms (decocted, macerated, infused, etc.) traditionally used by breeders, there are other forms that can be used to make DTIs from plant extracts. There are capsules, capsules, tablets etc. The placing on the market of DTIs requires official authorization based on the safety and reproducibility of the products. From the documents consulted, it appears that scientific research has not yet focused on the formulation of DTIs for the treatment of gastrointestinal parasitic nematodes in small ruminants. It will be useful to manufacture them to facilitate access to veterinary care and the sustainable management of animal health. Keywords: Improved Traditional Drugs; Gastrointestinal nematodes; Small ruminants, West Africa; Central Africa.