Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of some topical herbal formulations in the management of traumatic myiasis in cattle

Abstract

Traumatic myiasis, variably known as wound myiasis or maggoted wounds, can be a serious problem in veterinary practice, especially in the warmer latitudes of the globe. Several agents of plant origin, such as turpentine oil and camphor, form the backbone of the therapeutic practices used for the first-line treatment and management of this problem. A clinical trial was undertaken to compare the efficacy of some topical polyherbal formulations in clinical cases of traumatic myiasis in bovines. 24 cattle suffering from myiasis were assigned to either of three (03) equal groups. Group T1 received treatment with AV/CPS/23 spray (M/s Ayurvet Ltd., India); Group T2 with competitor Brand A; and Group T3 with competitor Brand B. The response of the animals to the treatment was evaluated using an efficacy index based on the proportion of animals recovered within each group and the severity of the cases successfully treated. Amongst treatments, AV/CPS/23 spray was found to be most effective for the management of myiasis in cattle based on the findings of the study.