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COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF HERBAL COMBINATIONS AGAINST NEMATODES IN SHEEP

Akhtar Rasool, Faheem Azam, Rizwan Ahmed

Helminthiasis is a condition which is caused by the nematodes. Nematodes cause decreased food intake and decreased metabolism which causes limited production of the animal. Helminthiasis is a disease of animals caused by gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and has been found as a major problem to profitable production of ruminants. Different samples of sheep were taken at random from the district Sheikhupura. There were three experimental group 1) Experimental group was given (garlic and Kalonji) 2) Experimental group was given tumma and kalonji 3) Experimental group was given oxafax. All experimental animals were given combinations and fecal sampling was done before and after the treatments to see the effects of combinations. Then the data thus obtained was analyzed statistically under one way ANOVA by using completely randomized design and by SPSS. Change in the EPG gave us the effectiveness of these plant combinations. It can be concluded that herbal combinations are effective against the nematodes. These plants have efficacy for the helminthes. Group A has less effect as compared to the B. They can be replaced with the synthetic chemicals. So we can say that these plants can be used at the lower level of infection. We should use these plants in common practice. We have seen that nematodes are much prevalent in the district. So area is highly affected by the worm load. So we must have to take an action to control these intestinal parasites. Especially grazing animals are more prone to the helminthes. For this, we should use these plants as de-wormers regularly. By this farmer will get easy access to the treatment. Locally used chemicals are much effective than these plants but they are causing immunity in the worms. And their residual effects are also seen in the sheep. So it can be a better option to use these plants as a replacement of the synthetic de-wormers.

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