Veterinary Science & Technology

Asella Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Asella, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research   
  Anthelmintic Resistance to Commonly Used Drugs in Naturally Infected Sheep in and Around Bekoji
  Author(s): Diriba Lemma*, Birhanu Abera and Eyob Eticha
  
  The study aimed at assessing parasite control practices in use and to determine existence of gastro intestinal nematodes resistance for Albendazole, Tetraclozash and Ivermectin, in naturally infected sheep under field conditions. In Lemu Bilbilo district, sheep of both sexes randomly select from small holder farmers from different Pa’s were used for the study. Before the actual experiment, screening was done to identify sheep naturally infected with Gastro intestinal nematodes and Eggs per Gram (EPG) greater than 200 were eligible for inclusion in the field experiment following guidelines by Coles, et al. Accordingly a total of 48 animals grouped into four treatment groups Albendazole, Tetraclozash, Ivermectin and control (left untreated). Albendazole, Tetramisole and Ivermectin were found 90.53%, 98.1% and 96.59% respectively. The percentage reduction of fa.. Read More»
  

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