Anthelmintic evaluation of Carica papaya against gastrointestinal nematodes in goats

Abstract

The research aimed to explore the effectiveness of an aqueous seed extract from Carica papaya in treating gastrointestinal helminths in goats. Goats with confirmed helminth infestations were chosen for the study, receiving the Carica papaya extract. Blood and biochemical parameters were analyzed. The Carica papaya extract led to a significant reduction in the average egg per gram (EPG) count in the infested goats. Over the course of treatment, the reduction in EPG was notable 84.9% on the third day, 96.6% on the seventh day, and 100% by the 14th day. Hematological parameters and biochemical parameters showed improvement, indicating that the extract had a positive impact on blood profiles. These findings suggest that the aqueous extract of Carica papaya possesses potent anthelmintic properties and could serve as an alternative treatment for gastrointestinal helminths in goats.