The efficacy of fasinex (triclabendazole) and rafoxanide against natural infection of buffaloe by Fasciola in Sharkia Governorate [electronic resource].

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Twenty one adult buffaloes aged 4-9 years were used in this investigation. Buffaloes were divided into three group 7 each. Animals of the first group healthy were apparently free from internal parasites, while those of second and third group were naturally infested with Fasciola were treated by Fasinex and Rafoxanide respectively. Faecal examination, haemotological, biochemical and some milk constituent studies were preformed before and after treatment. Obtained results showed that Rafoxainde and Fasinex reduced Fasciola egg to 100% at 8 week post treatment. Biochemical analysis revealed that fascioliasis induced increase in transaminases (AST -ALT), total bilirubin and decrease in serum total proteins, calcuim, inorganic phosphorus and magnesium.Haematological picture of diseased animals revealed a decrease in red blood corpuscles, haemoglobin and packed cell volume meanwhile there was increase in white blood corpuscles.

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