Microencapsulation is a process of building a functional barrier between the core and wall
material to avoid chemical and physical reactions and to maintain the biological, functional …

The development of delivery systems using natural polymers such as gums offers distinct
advantages, such as, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and cost effectiveness. Cashew …

Alginate/cashew gum nanoparticles were prepared via spray-drying, aiming at the
development of a biopolymer blend for encapsulation of an essential oil. Nanoparticles were …

Nanogels based on chitosan and cashew gum were prepared and loaded with Lippia
sidoides oil. Several parameters such as cashew gum concentration and relative oil content …

Despite the overall progress of sheep farming in Brazil, infections with the gastrointestinal
parasite Haemonchus contortus represent one the most important problems in sheep …

Haemonchus contortus is an important gastrointestinal parasite on sheep farms in tropical
regions. The resistance of the parasite against most anthelmintic drugs represents a great …

Herbal products such as essential oils may play a promising role in the treatment of
infections caused by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs). The aim of this study was to …

Anthelmintic resistance in sheep gastrointestinal nematodes is a worldwide problem. Multi-
drug resistant haemonchosis is the most serious impediment for small ruminant systems …

Simple Summary Ruminant nutritionists have been challenged to improve animal production
efficiently but at the same time produce healthy and environment friendly ruminant-derived …

Carvacrol is a compound isolated from some essential oils. It has been reported to possess
anthelmintic activity. Acetylation of this monoterpene has been proposed as a potential way …