DANTAS, E. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2748287632471126; DANTAS, Elaine Silva.
Résumé:
The endoparasitoses gastrointestinal diseases are commonly diagnosed in all farm
animals and many losses are accounted for due to the morbidity and mortality caused by
these parasitic infections in the herd regardless of species, however, many treatments
are ineffective due to the indiscriminate use of synthetic drugs and erroneous leading to
anthelmintic resistance. Therefore, for the consolidation and success in Brazil with
ostrich order to present viable alternatives that are environmentally friendly and
inexpensive to combat gastrointestinal parasitism of ostriches (Struthiocamelus), this
study aimed to evaluate the potential of anthelmintic native plants such as pumpkin seed
(Curcubitasp) and potato purge (Operculina sp.) and its influence on hematological and
biochemical responses of naturally infected ostriches in semiarid environment.
Ostriches were 32, 16 females and 16 males aged 8 years old, naturally infected with
gastrointestinal helminths. The total animals were divided into four groups, each with
eight ostriches, 4 females and 4 males, ie each group was treated with the respective
treatments: pumpkin seeds (Cucurbitapepo), potato purge (Operculinahamiltonii)
Ivermectin than the control group that did not receive anything. Fecal samples were
collected and hematological on day 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 after treatment for holding stool
tests, erythrocyte, leukocyte count and biochemical analysis. After 28 days of treatment,
there was no statistical difference between treatments, with respect to the counting of
eggs per gram (EPG) of faeces, but clinically effective in the control group was
Operculinahamiltonii. The group treated with Curcubitapepo L. hematologic response
had better face the anemia installed in all animais.Ao analyzing the results of
biochemical no significant differences were observed in concluding that the herbal
treatments did not affect the responsephysiological organicostriches.
