Ferula asafoetida Linn. is a main source of asafoetida, a strong, tenacious and sulfurous
odor, and oleo-gum resin of medicinal and nutritional importance. Asafoetida has been …

Background Cystic echinococcosis caused by the cestode Echinococcus granulosus
remains a serious helminthic zoonosis affecting humans and animals in many endemic …

The high incidence of equine gastrointestinal worms and their increased resistance against
anthelmintics has encouraged research into the effectiveness of rational phytotherapy. This …

In the present study, anthelmintic activities of Arundo (A.) donax L., Areca (Ar.) catechu L.,
and Ferula (F.) assa-foetida L. were determined. Leaves of A. donax L., latex of F. assa …

Background: Dicrocoeliasis and fascioliasis are foodborne parasitic diseases of the biliary
tract, resulting from Dicrocoelium dendriticum and Fasciola hepatica causing extensive …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of feed additives (pumpkin seed cake and
cloves) on the egg excretion of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) in sheep. Thirty ewes …

Fasciolosis is one of the most serious food-borne parasitic diseases. These parasitic
infections are caused by Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica among cattle and human …

Conventional scolicidal agents are still unsatisfactory in combating hydatid disease due to
their low efficacy and increased drug side effects. Therefore, novel scolicides are required …

First chapter of the present book deals with the introduction of fasciolosis disease, their
history, overall status, economic impact on livestocks and milk production. Life cycle of …

Fascioliasis disease was first recorded as early as 2000 BC. These are zoonotic trematode
infects in animals which causes significant disease among cattle and sheep. Human …