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Effects of Garlic Supplementation on Parasitic Infestation, Live Weight, and Hematological Parameters in Black Bengal Goat

Mir Md. Iqbal Hasan
Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Shahana Begum
Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Saiful Islam
Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Md. Mahfujur Rahman
Department of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Shah Ahmed Belal
Department of Poultry Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Md. Anwar Hossain
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Md. Rashedunnabi Akanda
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Nebash Chandra Pal
Livestock Officer, Sylhet Government Goat Development Farm, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Md. Matiar Rahman Howlader
Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was conducted to determine the effects of garlic on egg per gram (EPG) count of feces for gastrointestinal parasites, live weight, and hematological parameters in Black Bengal goat. A total of 18 dry does of 18-22 months of age were divided into 3 groups as T₀, T₁ and T₂; where, each group comprised of 6 goats. The goats of T₀ were feed with normal feeds, whereas the goats of T₁ and T₂ were fed with normal feeds plus 25 mL and 50 mL of 10% water solution of garlic twice per day, respectively for 60 days. The EPG count was performed by McMaster counting chamber, and live weight was measured by digital electric balance. EPG count for gastrointestinal parasites was found significantly lower in the treatment groups as compared to T₀. Weight gain was recorded significantly higher in the treatment groups. The hematological parameters like total leucocyte count (TLC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), packed cell volume (PCV), hemoglobin (Hb) and total erythrocyte count (TEC) showed significant changes in the treatment groups. The study suggests that 10% water solution of garlic is a useful supplementation to decrease EPG count, body weight gain; thus, the 10% aqueous garlic solution can improve the general health condition of goat.

Keywords: Black Bengal goat, Capra hircus, EPG count, Garlic, Hematological parameters, Live weight

Location: Sylhet Government Goat Development Farm, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-11-2014

End Date: 00-01-2015

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Goat

Objectives:

To determine the effects of garlic on body weight and hematological parameters (TEC, Hb, PCV, ESR, and TLC) in Black Bengal goat.

Methodology:

Experimental site: The study was conducted at Sylhet Government Goat Development Farm, Sylhet, Bangladesh for a period of 60 days from November 2014 to January 2015. EPG count for gastrointestinal parasites and hematological study were conducted at the Department of Physiology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.Experimental animals and feeding management: With prior permission from the appropriate authority, a total of 18 female Black Bangle goats (Capra hircus) were randomly selected from a dry flock at the Sylhet Government Goat Development Farm. Live weights varied from 15 to 17-Kg, and their age ranged from 18 to 22 months. Goats were kept according to intensive system with traditional tethered grazing system, and fresh water was supplied ad libitum throughout the experimental period. Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and para grass (Bracharia mutica) have been cultivated and fed to fulfill the dry matter requirement for the animals. Green grass was provided to all animals following the instructions given by Banerjee (1998).Experimental design: A total of 18 goats (dry doe) were randomly assigned into 3 equal groups (n=6 goats for each); these were control group (T₀), and treatment groups (T₁ and T₂). The goats of group T₀ were reared on normal diet, and the goats of group T₁ and T₂ were reared on normal feeds supplemented with 50 mL and 100 mL of 10% water solution of garlic per day respectively for 60 days.Preparation of 10% water solution of garlic: The garlic, used in this research was procured from the local market of Sylhet, Bangladesh. After collection, all fresh garlics were washed in running tap water, and were cut into small pieces, which were then ground by pestle and mortar. After proper grinding, little amount of distilled water was added to make paste of garlic. From this paste, 10 gm was added to fresh drinking water in a clean beaker and then made up to 100 mL by adding fresh drinking water to make a final 10% water solution (w/v) of garlic.Administration of garlic solution: An amount of 25 mL and 50 mL of 10% water solution of garlic were orally administered twice per day to the goats of group T₁ and T₂, respectively for 60 days. The total solution for treatment groups (T₁ and T₂) was divided into two equal halves, and offered twice during morning and evening.Measuring the live weight: The live weight of each doe was measured with the help of digital electric balance on day 0 and every 15 days interval during the experimental period. The live weight of the animal was taken before feeding in the morning and expressed in kilogram (Kg).

Source of Information: Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, Vol-2, Issu-3, 2015

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Achievement/Findings:

It is concluded that 10% water solution of garlic may be an additional management approach with normal feeding to reduce the load of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation, gaining live weight and improving the general health condition of goats.

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