Journal of Veterinary Parasitology
Year : 2005, Volume : 19, Issue : 1
First page : ( 59) Last page : ( 60)
Print ISSN : 0971-6157.

Efficacy of ivermectin and neem with Karanj oil against natural Boophilus microplus infestation in cattle

Kumar S., Prasad K.D.*, Deb A.R., Kumar A.

Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Ranchi Veterinary College, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi-834 006, India

*Corresponding author.

Abstract

Single dose of ivermectin subcutaneously @ 200 µg kg ^-1 body weight showed 100 per cent efficacy against Boophilus microplus ticks on day 8 post-treatment in naturally infested cows and remained so up to day 25 of application. A 50:50 mixture spray of neem + karanj oil achieved 97.95 per cent freedom from natural tick infection in cows on day 15 post application suggesting that formulation is a safe alternative to control ticks in field conditions.

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Keywords

Boophilus microplus, Cattle, Ivermectin, Neem oil, Karanj oil.

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