Comparative Efficacy of Amprolium, Toltrazuril and Neem Leaf Powder against Caprine Coccidiosis
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Body weight gain, Coccidiosis, Efficacy, Kids, oocyst per gram (OPG)Abstract
Coccidiosis is commonly observed in kids shortly after weaning because of the stress due to sudden separation from their dam. The objective of the study was to assess the comparative efficacy of amprolium, toltrazuril and neem leaf powder against caprine coccidiosis. In the present study, based on oocyst per gram (OPG) values, it was found that toltrazuril is more efficacious than amprolium as reduction in OPG was higher in toltrazuril treated kids (97.81%) when compared with amprolium treated kids (95.83%). The efficacy of neem leaf powder was recorded as 57.62%. Significantly higher (p<0.05) gain in body weight was recorded in toltrazuril and amprolium treated kids whereas non-significant changes were observed in neem leaves treated kids.
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