Effects of garlic supplementation on parasitic infestation, live weight, and hematological parameters in Black Bengal goat

Authors

  • Mir Md. Iqbal Hasan Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100
  • Shahana Begum Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100
  • Saiful Islam Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100
  • Md. Mahfujur Rahman Department of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100
  • Shah Ahmed Belal Department of Poultry Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100
  • Md. Anwar Hossain Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100
  • Md. Rashedunnabi Akanda Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100
  • Nebash Chandra Pal Livestock Officer, Sylhet Government Goat Development Farm, Sylhet-3100
  • Md. Matiar Rahman Howlader Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100

Keywords:

Black Bengal goat, Capra hircus, EPG count, Garlic, Hematological parameters, Live weight

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effects of garlic on egg per gram (EPG) count of feces for gastrointestinal parasites, live weight, and hematological parameters in Black Bengal goat. A total of 18 dry does of 18-22 months of age were divided into 3 groups as T0, T1 and T2; where, each group comprised of 6 goats. The goats of T0 were feed with normal feeds, whereas the goats of T1 and T2 were fed with normal feeds plus 25 mL and 50 mL of 10% water solution of garlic twice per day, respectively for 60 days. The EPG count was performed by McMaster counting chamber, and live weight was measured by digital electric balance. EPG count for gastrointestinal parasites was found significantly lower in the treatment groups as compared to T0. Weight gain was recorded significantly higher in the treatment groups. The hematological parameters like total leucocyte count (TLC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), packed cell volume (PCV), hemoglobin (Hb) and total erythrocyte count (TEC) showed significant changes in the treatment groups. The study suggests that 10% water solution of garlic is a useful supplementation to decrease EPG count, body weight gain; thus, the 10% aqueous garlic solution can improve the general health condition of goat.

 

http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/javar.2015.b102


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Published

2015-09-07

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Hasan, M. M. I., Begum, S., Islam, S., Rahman, M. M., Belal, S. A., Hossain, M. A., Akanda, M. R., Pal, N. C., & Howlader, M. M. R. (2015). Effects of garlic supplementation on parasitic infestation, live weight, and hematological parameters in Black Bengal goat. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2(3), 326–331. Retrieved from https://banglajol.info/index.php/JAVAR/article/view/24883

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2015)

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