Efficacy of mirazid [Commiphora molmol] against fascioliasis in Egyptian sheep

ABSTRACT

The efficacy of mirazid [Commiphora molmol or Myrrh] was evaluated in sheep naturally infected with fascioliasis. Total doses of one or two capsules [300 mg each] were given for one, two or three successive days on an empty stomach, an hour before breakfast. A total dose of 600 mg gave a cure rate of 83.3%, while a total dose of 900-1200 mg gave a complete cure rate [100%] with no clinical side effect. The cure rate was achieved by stool examination and/or macroscopically on slaughtering the sheep. Mirazid proved to be safe and very effective in sheep fascioliasis in Gharbia Governorate