Efficacy of Albendazole in goats infected sub clinically with gastrointestinal nematodes

Abstract

Study has been designed to know the current status of Albendazole efficacy in the goats belongs to goat unit of College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh. A group of 15 adult goats were selected for the study. Faecal samples were subjected for fecal egg count in terms of EPG (Egg per gram) followed by hematological examination. EPG of animals was found 356.7±15.33 which showed alarming status and can be considered as subclinical infection. Following EPG and hematology, animals were treated with Albendazole @ 7.5mg/kg. EPG count and hematology were again performed 10 days after treatment. Results revealed significant change (p<0.01) in the EPG count of animals before and after the treatment. Blood parameters i.e. Haemoglobin (Hb), total erythrocyte count (TEC) and packed cell volume (PCV) showed significant difference (p<0.01) before and after treatment.