Abstract
Intense occurrence of resistant strains of parasites to conventional anthelmintic has been observed for sheep producers in many countries. The use of new products against these parasites is still limited; however, numerous reports have showed plants that inhibit the larvae development or eggs hatch. In this work, “Santa Inês” breed sheep were fed with leaves powder of Genipa Americana L. (jenipapo), which was dried at 37°C. This powder was added to animal feed (1,2g/kg). The sheep weight, the fecal egg counts per gram (EPG) and blood test were measured in the 1th, 7th and 14th day. Chemical and bromatology analysis of powder of dried leaves was done. A reduction of 81,75% in EPG was observed in the 14th day. Seven days after treatment, EPG reduction of 47,6% was yet observed. The amount of total phenolics compounds was 6,59g tannic acid/kg of dry matter. The levels of protein and matter minerals contained on leaves was 15,05% and 50,65g/Kg, respectively, against 21,61% and 57,36g/Kg of feed. After 14 days, weight gain was observed (11%) and the blood test showed considerable decrease on eosinophils levels in animal treated. In conclusion, the Genipa americana leaves could represent an anthelmintic natural alternative to sheep producers.
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