Possibility of harnessing the ectoparasiticidal potential of an ayurvedic liniment in young goats.

摘要

This study was conducted to assess the potential antiectoparasitic action of Arlin (an ayurvedic proprietary liniment for joint pain) against ticks, lice and fleas of young goats (kids) from Karnataka, India. Arlin (0.4% aqueous emulsion) was sprayed uniformly over the entire body of animals as a single application. The ectoparasites found on the kids were identified as Hyalomma and Haemaphysalis (ticks), Linognathus (louse), and Ctenocephalides orientis (flea). A single application of 0.4% Arlin spray on the kids showed a reduction of 28.89% and 26.67% of ticks, and 20.48% and 27.7 1% of lice on days 7 and 14, respectively. Fleas showed a uniform reduction of 41.67% for the first 2 weeks after treatment. A maximum reduction of 42.22%, 44.58% and 75.0% of ticks, lice and flea infestation, respectively, was achieved on day 21. Results indicate that even a low concentration of Arlin (0.4%) is fairly effective against fleas, and it could marginally reduce louse and tick infestations on goats.