Efficacy of oxyclozanide and triclabendazole in buffaloes infected with paramphistomosis Verma Sunil Kumar1, Gupta M.P.2, Juyal P.D.3 1Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India 2Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, College of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India 3Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India Abstract The present study was carried out to assess the efficacy of oxyclozanide and triclabendazole against paramphistomosis in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) in and around Ludhiana. The haematological profiles revealed anemia, leucocytosis, neutrophilia and eosinophilia. The eggs per gram (EPG) of faeces were found to be 770±110.5 (infected and treated Group C) and 680±170.5 (infected and treated Group D). However, after treatment with oxyclozanide orally @ 1g 100kg−1 b.w. and triclabendazole orally @ 10 ml 50 kg−1 b.w., the infected buffaloes showed recovery in clinical signs and their haematological profiles improved. It was concluded that oxyclozanide was much more (100% at day 28 after treatment) efficacious against paramphistomes in buffaloes than triclabendazole. Top Keywords Paramphistomosis, Buffalo, EPG, Haematology, Chemotherapy. Top |