In:
International Journal of Medical Parasitology and Epidemiology Sciences, Maad Rayan Publishing Company, Vol. 2, No. 4 ( 2021-12-30), p. 86-90
Abstract:
Introduction: Gastrointestinal parasitic infestations are one of the major health concerns worldwide; hence, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a doramectin-based anti-parasitic drug. Methods: To achieve this goal, we collected fresh faecal samples (50-100 g) from 20 sheep and 20 cattle, which were subsequently examined through coproparasitic methods. Results: Pre-therapeutic coproscopic screening of samples from sheep and cattle led to the identification of digestive strongyles, Eimeria spp., Balantidium coli , Cestodes, and Toxocara spp. The prevalence rates for sheep were 100%, 35%, 35%, 30%, and 15%, respectively, and 80%, 30%, 30%, 10%, and 10% for cattle. Conclusion: The study led to the identification of parasites belonging to three different species: Sporozoa, Nematoda, and Cestoda. None of the investigated helminths proved resistant to Dectomax®, meaning that the average efficacy rate of Dectomax® in sheep and cattle naturally infected with digestive strongyles, Eimeria spp. or Toxocara spp. was 94% and 95%, respectively.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2766-6492
DOI:
10.34172/ijmpes.2021.24
Language:
English
Publisher:
Maad Rayan Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2021
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