Anthelmintic efficacy of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) and the homeopathic product Fator Vermes® in Morada Nova sheep

Chagas, A. C. de S.; Vieira, L. S.; Freitas, A. R. de; Araújo, M. R. A. de; Araujo-Filho, Joao Ambrosio de; Araguão, W.R.; Navarro, Anderson Marliere

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2007.10.003

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“…Iqbal et al (2010) noted 29% and 40% reduction in EPG in sheep treated with powder or methanolic extract of A. indica seeds. In this study the daily treatment of heifers with neem cake not significantly decreased EPG as compared with the control group, results similar to those obtained by Chagas et al (2008) that found no effect of treatment with ground dried leaves of A. indica and Costa et al (2006) feeding sheep with dry, crushed leaves of A. indica.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Several trials that assessed EPG in sheep also reported no significant difference between untreated animals and animals treated using homeopathy preparation Fator Vermes  (DA ROCHA et al, 2006;CHAGAS et al 2008), Ferrum phosphoricum, Arsenicum album and Calcarea carbonica (ZACHARIAS et al, 2008) or Sulphur, Ferrum phosphoricum, Arsenicum album and Mercurius solubilis (CAVALCANTI et al, 2007). Iqbal et al (2010) noted 29% and 40% reduction in EPG in sheep treated with powder or methanolic extract of A. indica seeds.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The frequent use (and misuse) of APs has also resulted in the emergence of resistant populations of endo-and ectoparasites (CHAGAS et al, 2008;GRAF et al, 2004;KAMINSKY et al, 2008;BARROS et al, 2012). For these reasons, as well as due to their lower cost, the absence of residues in meat and milk, their low environmental impact, their ease of use as food additives, the use of homeopathic and herbal medicines as APs is significantly increasing in Brazil.…”

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“…Currently, several million head of cattle in the country are being treated with homeopathic and herbal formulations in organic and conventional systems. However, despite their increasing use, the efficacy of these control measures has not been validated based on scientific evidence obtained under field conditions (CHAGAS et al, 2008;MOLENTO, 2009;COSTA-JUNIOR;FURLONG, 2011).…”

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Weight gain and control of endo- and ectoparasites of beef heifers treated with allopathic, herbal and homeopathic drugs

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Bianchin

Feijó

et al. 2013

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of herbal, homeopathic and allopathic treatments for parasites in beef heifers during two experimental cycles of 318 and 313 days. Treatments: NC -negative control (untreated); HH -treated with homeopathic preparation Homeo bovis Parasitário  ; PC -(positive control) -treated with 10% moxidectina  and an acaricide formulation of cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos and piperonyl butoxide  ; HF -treated with homeopathic preparation Fator C&MC  ; and FN -treated with neem cake (torta de neem  ) and with neem oil (óleo de neem  ). Parasite egg count (EPG), horn fly (Haematobia irritans) and tick (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus) assessment and animal weighting were performed at 28-day intervals. Blood samples were collected at the first cycle to assess the immune response. Horn fly infestation was not affected by any treatment (P>0.05). The mean number of ticks, which was low in both cycles, was lower (P<0.05) in the first cycle in animals that received PC treatment. In both experimental cycles, the mean EPG of the PC-treated animals was lower (P<0.05) than the animals receiving other treatments. Treatments had no effect on the immune response (P>0.05). The animals treated with allopathic drugs were 22 to 30 kg heavier (P<0.05) than untreated animals or animals treated with alternative drugs.Keywords: Beef cattle, tick, nematodes, horn fly, anthelmintics, alternative control. ResumoO objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia de tratamentos fitoterápicos, homeopáticos e alopáticos contra ecto e endoparasitas na recria de novilhas, em dois ciclos experimentais subsequentes de 318 e 313 dias. Tratamentos: CN -controle negativo -não tratado; tratamento HH -tratado com homeopático Homeo bovis Parasitário  ; tratamento CP -controle positivo -tratado com moxidectina 10%  e uma formulação acaricida contendo cypermetrina, clorpirifós e butóxido de piperonila  ; tratamento HF -tratado com homeopático Fator C&MC  e tratamento FN -tratados com torta de neem  e com óleo de neem  . A contagem de ovos nas fezes (OPG), a infestação por Haematobia irritans, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus e pesagem dos animais foram realizadas em intervalos de 28 dias. No primeiro ciclo foi coletado sangue para avaliar a resposta imume. A infestação por mosca-dos-chifres não foi influenciada por nenhum dos tratamentos (P>0,05). Nos dois ciclos o número médio de carrapatos foi baixo e apenas no primeiro foi menor (P>0.05) no tratamento CP em relação aos demais. A média de OPG no tratamento CP foi mais baixa que nos demais tratamentos nos dois ciclos experimentais (P<0,05). Não houve efeito de tratamentos na resposta imune. Os animais do tratamento CP ganharam entre 22 a 30 kg de peso vivo a mais (P<0,05) que os não tratados ou tratados com medicamentos alternativos.

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confidence: 99%

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Weight gain and control of endo- and ectoparasites of beef heifers treated with allopathic, herbal and homeopathic drugs

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“…The origin of many effective drugs is found in the traditional medicine practices and in view of this several researchers have undertaken studies to evaluate medicinal plants for their proclaimed anthelmintic efficacy. 3 Natural anthelmintic includes-Moringaoleifera 4 , Neem 5 , Papaya seeds 6 , Shankhpushpi 7 , Wormwood 8 , Clove 9 , Garlic 1 , Kalonji 10 and any others.…”

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Anthelmintic Shankhpushpi Pellets: Taste Masking

Giradkar¹

2015

Int. Res. J. Pharm.

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Shankhpushpi is a highly potent anthelmintic drug having bitter taste. In the formulation for pediatric & geriatric patients the main challenge to the formulator is to mask the taste of obnoxious and bitter drugs without loss of optimal therapeutic activity of the formulation. The main objective of present study was the in vitro evaluation of the taste masking efficiency and anthelmintic activity of shankhpushpi formulation prepared by extrusion-spheronization. Pellets containing high shankhpushpi loadings in Eudragit L-100-55 were prepared by extruder and spheronizer. The taste masking of processed formulation was evaluated in vitro by dissolution method and chromatographic technique, while anthelmintic effect was evaluated by using six adult Indian earthworms and cattle worms. The result of present study indicated that Shankhpushpi for few minutes began the paralysis of earthworm followed by death at the end of 375.5 minutes. Thus, the present study demonstrated that formulated pellets of Shankhpushpi has potent anthelmintic activity and has commercial significance.

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Ayurveda

Sodhi,

Sodhi

2023

Integrative Veterinary Medicine

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Anthelmintic efficacy of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) and the homeopathic product Fator Vermes® in Morada Nova sheep

Cited by 57 publications

References 17 publications

Weight gain and control of endo- and ectoparasites of beef heifers treated with allopathic, herbal and homeopathic drugs

Weight gain and control of endo- and ectoparasites of beef heifers treated with allopathic, herbal and homeopathic drugs

Anthelmintic Shankhpushpi Pellets: Taste Masking

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