When used in animals, a neem (Azadirachta indica)-based ectoparasiticide performs better than a synthetic one

• DOI: 10.12681/jhvms.27963
• Publication Date: 2023-01-27T10:18:10Z
• Authors: S Azeem; H Akbar; L Ahmad; M Ashraf; S Puvanendiran
• Keywords: Azadirachta; Maggot; Sri lanka

Finding alternate ways to relieve animals from the ectoparasites is one of most important aspects under One-Health concept. Herbal ectoparasiticides offer a promising chemical ectoparasiticides. The present study was designed evaluate ectoparasiticide efficacy Nimboliâ (Neem: Azadirachta indica extract) in various animal species, keeping view objectives One-Health. also compared with commercial Tagafon (Hydroxyethyl Phosporic Acid). Various infested ticks, fleas, lice, flies, and maggots presented at clinics were treated Nimboliâ(n=36)and (n=19). Mean time taken by each knock-down recorded. suggested significantly higher against flies as Tagafon. mean Nimboli® knockdown same different kinds their larvae less indicated that an eco-friendly safe-to-use both for handlers, hence can replace highlights importance herbal ectoparasiticides, especially those containing neem treatment control animals. This information have special relevance countries native trees such Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Senegal, Thailand. Since are biodegradable, they added advantage maintaining ecological health.