Six cases of coenurosis were reported in a local Black Bengal goat within the age group of 6 months to 1 and half years with the complaint of swelling present on the body surfaces at different anatomical sites. On palpation, the swelling was non-painful and fluctuating uniformly under the skin. All the animals exhibited almost similar signs and symptoms except for three animals which had mild gastro-intestinal problems. All the clinical parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate and rectal temperature) and blood haemoglobin levels (range 10-12 g %) were within the normal physiological limits. After sedation and restraint with Sequil (Triflupromazine HCl 1 mg/kg, IM), the cysts were removed carefully to avoid breakage. Identification was done on the basis of morphology and microscopic studies of scolices, suckers, pattern of rostellum and hooks present which gives confirmation of the cysts under discussion as Taenia gaigeri. All the animals recovered uneventfully from surgery after one week without any complications and on record there was no reoccurrence of the condition within 1 and half months of observation.

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Persicaria sagittata L. (common name Arrowleaf tearthumb, American) is an herbaceous edible plant with characteristics sessile leaves mainly found in wetland areas of North America and Eastern Asia.In Eastern Himalayan Region of India, the ethnic communities consumed this plant as vegetables. The present investigation suggests the plant is endowed with bioactive compounds having potential DNA protection ability and antihyperglycemic activity. The DNA nicking assay revealed that the methanolic extract of this plant has the potential to protect plasmid DNA against hydroxyl damage. The α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory assay of this methanolic extract suggest more effectiveness in inhibition of α-amylase than the α-glucosidase. Further, proximate composition, micronutrient, total phenolic and flavonoid content of this underutilized aquatic plant was determined.And lastly the in-vivo cytotoxicity study of Persicaria sagittata L. plant extract suggest that the plant is less toxic to in-vivo system.

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