field evaluation of Stronglinject L against gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants

ABSTRACT

One hundred and seven ruminant animals were found to harbour trichostrongy1, ascarid and trichurid nematodes. They were I/M injected with Stronglinject L [Levamisole hydrochloride, virbac] at a dose of 1 ml/10kg B.W. The drug caused a markedly significant drop in the mean feacal egg count particularly that of trichostronglyl worms. The efficacy rates were 85-100% against Haemonchus sp., Bunostomum sp., Cooperia sp., Nematodirus sp. and Trichostrongylus sp. while stronglinject L proved to be highly effective against toxocara vitulorum in buffalo calves [91.7%] it was ineffective against Trichuris sp., in sheep or camels where the efficacy rates were 13.7% and 15.7% respectively. The drug was non ovicidal and there was no any untoward effect on the treated animals but unexpected improvement in the health conditions has been noticed