In vivo assessment of the antiparasitic effects of Allium sativum L. and Artemisia absinthium L. against gastrointestinal parasites in swine from low-input farms

• DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03983-3
• Publication Date: 2024-04-01T11:01:43Z
• Authors: Mihai-Horia Băieş; Vlad-Dan Cotuţiu; Marina Spînu; Attila Mathe; Anamaria Cozma-Pe...; Sorana D. Bolboacǎ; Ricarda Margaret ...; Anne Collin; Vasile Cozma
• Keywords: Ascaris suum; Oesophagostomum

Ethno-veterinary practices could be used as a sustainable developmental tool by integrating traditional phytotherapy and husbandry. Phytotherapeutics are available worldwide. However, evidence of their antiparasitic efficacy is currently very limited. Parasitic diseases have considerable effect on pig production, causing economic losses due to high morbidity mortality. In this respect, especially smallholders organic producers face severe challenges. Parasites, disease agents, often outcompete other pathogens in such extensive production systems. A total 720 faecal samples were collected two farms from three age categories, i.e. weaners, fatteners, sows. Flotation (Willis McMaster method), modified Ziehl-Neelsen stained smear, centrifugal sedimentation, Blagg technique, cultures identify parasites quantify the parasitic load.