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Abdelaziz, M. M.
- Comparative Ovicidal Activity of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extracts on Fasciola gigantica Eggs
Authors
1 Department of Zoonotic Diseases, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, EG
2 Department of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, EG
Source
Veterinary World, Vol 11, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 215-220Abstract
Background: Fasciolosis is an important zoonotic disease affecting the productive performance of farm animals in Egypt.
Aim: The aim of the present study was comparing the ovicidal effect of different extracts as an alcoholic (Methanolic and Ethanolic) and aqueous Moringa oleifera leaf extracts on Fasciola gigantica non-embryonated and developed eggs.
Materials and Methods: Tested concentrations of extracts ranged from 12.5 to 800 mg/ml. Nitroxynil was used as reference drug with a dose of 100 mg/ml.
Results: M. oleifera alcoholic and aqueous extracts showed a concentration-dependent ovicidal effect on F. gigantica non-embryonated and developed eggs. Based on LC50 values, water extract showed the highest ovicidal activity since it registered the lowest values of 2.6 mg/ml on non-embryonated eggs. Non-embryonated eggs were more susceptible to aqueous extract than developed eggs. On the other hand, the developed eggs were more susceptible to ethanolic extract than non-embryonated eggs even the lowest LC50 (12.38 mg/ml).
Conclusion: M. oleifera leaf extracts especially aqueous extract could be a promising step in the field of controlling fascioliasis. Further, in vivo studies are needed to enlighten the therapeutic potential of M. oleifera extracts in treating F. gigantica infection.