Comparative efficacy of Calotropis procera latex and sulfadimidine against experimentally-induced Eimeria ovinoidalis infection in Najdi lambs

• Published in: Small ruminant research Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 135 - 140
• Main Authors: Mahmoud, O.M, Haroun, E.M, Sobaih, M.A, Omer, O.H, Adam, S.E.I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2001
• Subjects: Calotropis procera latex; Coccidiosis; Efficacy; Lambs; Sulfadimidine; Sulfadimidine; Efficacy; Calotropis procera latex; Coccidiosis; Lambs

The comparative anticoccidial activity of Calotropis procera latex and sulfadimidine was examined in experimental Eimeria ovinoidalis infection in Najdi lambs which had been infected with single oral doses of 150,000 infective oocysts. Bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, anorexia, moderate dehydration, denud...