In Vitro Ovicidal and Larvicidal Activities and Ultrastructure of Ascaridia galli in Native Chickens Treated Using Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Extract

Wida W Mubarokah,Bambang Sudarmanto,Wisnu Nurcahyo,Joko Prastowo,Kurniasih Kurniasih,Priyo Sambodo

doi:10.17582/journal.aavs/2021/9.11.1838.1843

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In Vitro Ovicidal and Larvicidal Activities and Ultrastructure of Ascaridia galli in Native Chickens Treated Using Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Extract

Highlights

Ascaridia galli (A. galli), a parasitic roundworm most frequently found in birds, can inflict economic loss by causing histopathology, such as intestinal epithelial degeneration and inflammatory cell infiltration in mucous, inhibiting proper nutrient absorption (Salam, 2015)
The most intense ovicidal and larvicidal activities were found in 25% Areca catechu crude aqueous extract (AAE), greater than the ovicidal and larvicidal activities of the positive control (5% pyrantel pamoate)
On the basis of the results of this study, it can be concluded that AAE has ovicidal and larvicidal activities against the parasitic worm A. galli.The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results showed shrinkages, ruptures, and general damages on the surfaces of the egg walls

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Introduction

Ascaridia galli (A. galli), a parasitic roundworm most frequently found in birds, can inflict economic loss by causing histopathology, such as intestinal epithelial degeneration and inflammatory cell infiltration in mucous, inhibiting proper nutrient absorption (Salam, 2015). Synthetic anthelmintics are the main treatment for A. galli infection in native chickens, and A. galli infection is commonly treated using synthetic anthelmintics such as piperazine, ivermectin, and albendazole (Salam, 2015; Abbas et al, 2016). These medicines, are costly, cause poultry meat to be contaminated with the carcinogenic drug residue and promote resistance to drugs if used long term. Many innovative alternatives to anthelmintics have been found, such as plants containing tannin, which has been reported to have the ability to reduce the incidence of worm infestation. The goal of this study was to investigate the in vitro ovicidal and larvicidal activities of and ultrastructural changes caused by a crude aqueous extract of betel nut against A. galli

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