Effect of various antiparasitic treatments on lamb growth and mortality
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00027014%3A_____%2F15%3A%230002199" target="_blank" >RIV/00027014:_____/15:#0002199 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="http://www.vuzv.cz/sites/File/_privat/15038.pdf" target="_blank" >http://www.vuzv.cz/sites/File/_privat/15038.pdf</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2014.11.019" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.smallrumres.2014.11.019</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Effect of various antiparasitic treatments on lamb growth and mortality
Original language description
Our objective was to compare the effects of a conventional anti-parasitic chemical drug and a lick block containing plant-based compounds on Iamb growth and mortality. Ewes and their new-born offspring were allocated among three treatments: a group receiving standard drenching with an albendazole containing drug, a group supplied with a lick block containing essential oils from 10 plant species having anti-parasitic properties and a control group that was not dewormed. Lamb growth was evaluated as daily gain at various time periods between birth and 120 days-of-age. Lamb mortality was monitored in all groups. At the end of the fattening period, lamb meatiness and fatness were assessed by in vivo ultrasound measurement. Parasite infection of lambs at 28, 42, 56, 70, 100 and 120 days-of-age was assessed by examination of feces for parasite oocytes. Results established that the lick block, as did the chemical agent, effectively reduced coccidian invasion in lambs. It should be noted, however, that parasite infection in the experimental animals was relatively low, which allowed the use of moderately strong preparations as compared to conventional anti-parasitic drugs. The lick block treatment also had a beneficial effect on growth and body development of the lambs. Results suggest the need for further research on prophylaxis strategies with plant-origin anti-parasitic substances. Moreover; the-provision of anti-parasitic substances in enriched lick blocks could be beneficial in optimal timing of treatments and for preventing weight gain declines after conventional drenching.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
GG - Zootechnics
OECD FORD branch
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Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/QJ1310184" target="_blank" >QJ1310184: Breeding on offspring survival in beef cattle and sheep.</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2015
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Small Ruminant Research
ISSN
0921-4488
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
123
Issue of the periodical within the volume
2-3
Country of publishing house
NL - THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
Number of pages
8
Pages from-to
306-313
UT code for WoS article
000350073600016
EID of the result in the Scopus database
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