Mohammad Afazur Rahman, Md. Ashraf Ali, Biddut Kumar Saha, Md. Abdullah-Al-Hasan, Md. Abdur Rahman, Mahbub Mostofa

¹Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Jhenidah Government Veterinary College, Jhenidah, Bangladesh
³Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

This study was conducted to determine the effects of neem leaf and ginger extracts as a growth promoter of broiler. A total of forty day-old broiler chicks were divided into four groups viz. I₀, I₁, I₂ and I₃ which were supplemented with a mixture of extracts from neem leaf and ginger @ 0 ml, 1 ml, 2 ml and 3 ml/liter of drinking water, respectively. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight, weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency and blood parameters of broilers for up to six weeks. The initial mean body weight of group I₀, I₁, I₂ and I₃ on first week chicks were 165 ± 5.00, 166 ± 3.00, 163 ± 3.00 and 164 ± 4.00 gm, respectively. At the end of the experiment (42^nd day) final mean body weight were 1550 ±10.00, 1720 ±10.00, 1651 ± 1.00 and 1782 ± 2.00 gm, respectively. The net body weight gains were 1385 ± 5.00, 1554 ± 7.00, 1488 ± 2.00 and 1618 ± 2.00 gm, respectively. Cost benefit analysis revealed that net profit per broiler was 24.04, 51.05, 35.12 and 56.64 taka, respectively. It is, therefore, concluded that the broiler production by using mixture of nee leaf and ginger extracts may be profitable with a safety health issue for human consumption.

Key words: Neem leaf, ginger, growth promoter, feed additive, broiler

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801719002750
E-mail address: afaz.vet@gmail.com (MA Rahman)

How to cite this article: MA Rahman, MA Ali, BK Saha, MAA Hasan, MA Rahman and M Mostofa (2015). Use of neem leaf and ginger extracts for cost effective broiler production. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2): 11-16.

Nusrat Mahejabin, Mahbub Mostofa, Fatema Akter, Shobhan Das, Morshedul Alam

Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of mixture of neem, turmeric and papaya leaf extract on growth performances of broilers. A total of 40 days-old broiler chicks, after 7 days acclimatization, were randomly divided into two equal groups. Group A (n=20) was reared as control group with normal feed and water, while group B (n=20) was supplemented with 2% neem, turmeric and papaya leaf extract @ 1 ml per liter of drinking water. No vaccination schedule was practiced and no antibiotics were added in rations. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight, weekly gain in weight, weekly feed consumption, feed efficiency and blood parameters of birds for five weeks. Body weight in the treatment group was significantly increased (P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the blood parameters (TEC, Hb, PCV, ESR) between treatment and control groups. Supplementation of neem, turmeric and papaya leaf extract in the treatment group caused improvement in the feed efficiency as compared to that of control group. Treated birds had higher body weight, weekly gain in weight, feed consumption and feed efficiency. These results may be due to antimicrobial and anti-protozoal properties of neem, turmeric and papaya leaf extract which help to reduce the microbial load of birds and improved the feed consumption and feed efficiency of the birds. The study suggests that these medicinal plants may be used as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters.

Key words: Broilers, neem, turmeric, papaya, weight gain.

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801749400469
E-mail address: fatema_poly57@yahoo.com (F Akter)

How to cite this article: N Mahejabin, M Mostofa, F Akter, S Das and M Alam (2015). Effects of Neem, turmeric and papaya leaf extract mixture on growth performance of broilers. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2):17-21.

Md. Morshedul Alam¹, ATM Faiz Khan Rakib¹, Md. Abdullah-Al-Hasan², Md. Saiful Hasan³, Md. Ashraf Ali⁴

¹Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
³Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Techology University, Babuganj, Barisal, Bangladesh
⁴Deaprtment of Pathology and Parasitology, Jhenidah Government Veterinary College, Jhenidah, Bangladesh

The efficacy of neem leaves powder as a growth promoter on the performance of broilers was determined in this study. Broiler chicks of 01 day old were divided into four groups, I₀, I₁, I₂ and I₃ which were supplemented with neem leaf powder @ 0gm, 1gm, 2gm and 3gm/kg of broiler ration, respectively. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight, weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency and blood parameters of birds for six weeks. All the treated groups I₁ (810.01±276.93), I₂ (850.06±264.50) and I₃ (844.11±260.94) showed significantly (P<0.01) higher means for live body weight than that of control I₀ (768.69) group. The weekly weight gain, feed consumption and feed efficiency of all treated groups were non significant compared to that of control group. The study suggests the potential use of neem leaf powder to improve the growth of broiler.

Key words: Broilers, neem leave powder, growth promoter

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: morshedvet@yahoo.com (MM Alam)

How to cite this article: MM Alam, ATMFK Rakib, MAA Hasan, MS Hasan and MA Ali (2015). Effects of neem leave powder as a growth promoter in broilers. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2): 22-26.

Shobhan Das, Mahbub Mostofa, Fatema Akter, Morshedul Alam and Md Nurul Alam

Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

This study was conducted to determine the comparative efficacy of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves powder and ivermectin on the performance of body weight gain of bull. Fifteen calves of 1.5 years old were divided into three equal groups- I₀, I₁ and I₂ which were supplemented with neem leaf powder @100mg/kg bwt and ivermectin @200 µg/kg bwt, SC (subcutaneous). Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight and blood parameters of calves for a period of 28 days. All the treatment groups I₁ (4.17%) and I₂ (6.10%) recorded significantly higher means for live body weight than that of control I₀ (1.12%) group.  The study suggests that neem may be used for better body weight gain in bull.

Key words: Bull, neem, ivermectin, body weight gain.

Corresponding author. Tel.: +8801749400469
E-mail address: fatema_poly57@yahoo.com (F Akter)

How to cite this article: S Das, M Mostofa, F Akter, M Alam and MN Alam (2015). Comparative efficacy of neem and ivermectin on body weight gain of bull. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2): 27-31.

Abdullah-Al-Motin¹, Md. Ahsan Ullah Manik², Zohirul Islam Rony³, Mridul Kanti Sarma⁴, Joyanta Banik³, Mahbub Mostofa¹

¹Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
³Department of Biochemistry and Food Analysis, Patuakhali Science and Techology University, Dumki,Patuakhali,Bangladesh
⁴Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Techology University, Babuganj, Barisal, Bangladesh

Prevalence of ecto-parasites was carried out at Jhalakhathi sadar and its neighbouring villages Daulkathi, Noapara, Satrakanda, krishnokhari and Mantasa. A total 300 calves of both sexes with aged 6 to 15 months were examined for presence of ectoparasite from November 2011 to May 2012. Efficacy of Ivermectin pour on formulation on the tick and performance of body weight gain with hematological parameters were studied. A total of 10 calves aged 1 to 1.5 years were divided randomly into two equal groups, “A” and “B”. The calves of group “A” served as control and the calves of group B were treated with ivermectin pour on formulation @ 200 µg/kg bwt. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight, weekly gain in weight, weekly feed consumption, feed efficiency and blood parameters of calves for 28 days. The results showed that prevalence of ticks, mites, lice, mixed ectoparasitic infestation and no ectoparasitic infestation were 39%, 12%, 9%, 30% and 10% respectively. Female calves were more susceptible to ectoparasites than male calves (2.07 times more in female) and local breed calves were found to be more vulnerable to ecto-parasites (3.15 times more than crossbreed calves). Ivermectin pour on found to 100% efficacy in this study. From the findings of this study it can be concluded that ivermectin pour on formulation is suitable for treating tick infestation in cattle in Bangladesh.

Key words: Ectoparasite, calf, ivermectin, tick, Bangladesh.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: motinbau1986@gmail.com (AA Motin)

How to cite this article: AA Motin, MAU Manik, ZI Rony, MK Sarma, J Banik and M Mostofa (2015). Prevalence of ectoparasite and ivermectin pour on treatment against tick infestation in calves in Jhalakathi district. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2): 32-36.

Mst. Kamrunnaher Akter¹, Fahima Binthe Aziz¹, Md. Nazrul Islam², Md. Bazlar Rashid¹,  Mahmudul Hasan¹

¹Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh
²Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Ascariasis is very common in indigenous chicken causing retarded growth, low productivity and mortality. Considering the problem of Ascaridia galli in chicken, anthelmintic resistance, high cost and human health hazard of chemical anthelmintic the use of medicinal plant is an alternative choice. The study was conducted to determine the incidence of ascariasis in Polashbari upazilla of Gobindhaganj district during from July to November 2012and subsequently evaluate the efficacy of pineapple (Ananus comosus) leaves extract against ascariasis infected chicken. Out of 500 chickens examined for presence of A. galli infestation by faecal sample examination, 365 were hens and 135 were cocks. Among the female and male birds 292 (80%) and 119 (88.15%) were found infected with A. galli, respectively. The highest infection rate 95.26% was found in 60 to 90 days of age group. Infected chickens were treated with Pineapple leaves extract @ 1gm/kg body weight per OS for 7 consecutive days. The efficacy of anthelmintic treatment was evaluated by counting fecal egg per gram (EPG) compared with pretreatment values. Body weight and hematological changes of each chicken was recorded in pre and post treatment. In the untreated control chickens the average EPG increased from 300 ± 11.07 to 340 ± 13.96. The average EPG reduced from 300 ± 11.07 to 60 ± 7.40 within 28 days of Pineapple treatment.  The mean body weight gain in treated chicken was significantly (p<0.01) higher than the control. Pineapple leaves extract increased the TEC, Hb and PCV and decreased TLC and ESR values of chicken. But in control group TEC, Hb and PCV were decreased and TLC and ESR values were increased. It may be concluded that pineapple leaves extract treatment effectively reduced the ascariasis load in chicken and improved body weight.

Key words: Ascariasis, chicken, antiparasitic, pineapple leaves, efficacy.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: fbarumana07@gmail.com (FB Aziz)

How to cite this article: MK Akter, FB Aziz, MN Islam, MB Rashid and M Hasan (2015). Studies on prevalence of ascariasis in indigenous chickens in Gaibandha district and treatment by pineapple leaves extract. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2): 37-42.

Biddut Kumar Saha¹, Md. Abdullah-Al-Hasan², Mohammad Afazur Rahman¹, Md. Maruf Hassan³, Nurjahan Begum²

¹Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
³Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, Kushtia Sadar, Kushtia, Bangladesh

Ascariasis is very common in indigenous chicken causing retarded growth, low productivity and mortality. Considering the problem of Ascaridia galli in chicken, anthelmintic resistance, high cost and human health hazard of chemical anthelmintic the use of medicinal plant is an alternative choice. An experiment was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from May, 2010 to September, 2010, to evaluate the efficacy of Neem leaves extract and patent anthelmintic Etrax® (Levamisole) on clinical findings of ascariasis in chicken. Indigenous medicinal plants Neem (Azadirachta indica) was studied both in vitro and in vivo in comparison with levamisole against ascariasis in chicken. In vitro neem leaves extract were incubated at the dose rate of 1, 2, 4, 20 mg /ml to adult worms. Shortest time of parasite paralysis was observed at dose rate 20mg/ml. Levamisole was incubated at the dose rate of 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6mg /ml to adult worms. Shortest time of parasite paralysis was observed at dose rate 0.6mg/ml. Efficacy was recorded as compared to the control. Neem leaves extract showed gradual increase of efficacy up to day 14th and 21st of treatment. Post-mortem worm count revealed that neem leaves extract showed considerable efficacy against worm burden. The aqueous extract of plant did not show any adverse effect on haematological parameter and physiological condition of treated birds but increase values TEC, Hb and PCV were observed in chicken after treatment with levamisole.

Key words: Ascariasis, chicken, neem leaf extract, levamisole.

*Corresponding author.
E-mail address: biddutvet@yahoo.com (BK Saha)

How to cite this article: BK Saha, MAA Hasan, MA Rahman, MM Hassan and N Begum (2015). Comparative efficacy of neem leaves extract and levamisole against ascariasis in chicken. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2): 43-48.

ABM Mostofa Kamal¹, Farjana Boby², Zinat Shahjada³, A.K.M. Lutfuzzaman⁴, Abdullah-Al-Motin¹, Khondoker Jahengir Alam⁵, Mahbub Mostofa¹

¹Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural, University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²Department of Microbiology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chittagong, Bangladesh
³Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Barisal-8210, Bangladesh
⁴Department of Surgery and Obstetrics, Bangladesh Agricultural, University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
⁵Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Babugonj, Barisal-8210, Bangladesh

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Neem (Azadirachta indica), Nishyinda (Vitex nogundo) and Papaya (Carica papaya) leaves powdered supplementation in drinking water as a growth promoter in broiler chicks. A total of 40 day-old Cobb 500 broiler chicks were purchased from local hatchery (Nourish Poultry & Hatchery Ltd.) and after seven days of acclimatization chicks were randomly divided into two groups, A and B. The group A was kept as a control and not treated. The group B was supplemented with Neem, Nishyinda and Papaya dried leaves powder with feed and water. Weekly observations were recorded for live body weight gain up to 6^th weeks and hematological tests were performed at 17^th and 35^th day’s age of broiler to observe hematological changes between control (A) and treatment (B) groups. The initial body weight of groups A and B on 7^th day of this experiment were 140±3.56 gm and 140±4.35 gm, respectively and after 35^th day of experiment final body weight were 1450±47.35 gm and 1650±58.56 gm, respectively; the net body weight gain were 1310±43.79 gm and 1510±54.25 gm, respectively and economics of production were analyzed and found that net profit per broiler was Tk. 24.21 and Tk. 34.78, respectively. The body weight was significantly increased (p<0.01) in treatment group compared to control group A. The TEC, ESR and PCV value of treatment group showed significant difference (P<.05), while Hb estimation did not show significant difference in control group. The results suggest that better growth performance could be achieved in broilers supplemented with Neem, Nishyinda and Papaya extract.

Key words: Neem, Nishyinda, Papaya, leaf extract, growth promoter, broiler.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: bobysad@yahoo.com  (F Boby)

How to cite this article: ABMM Kamal, F Boby, Z Shahjada, AKM Lutfuzzaman, AA Motin, KJ Alam and M Mostofa (2015). Effects of Neem, Nishyinda and Papaya leaves as growth promoters in broiler chicks. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 2(2): 49-55.