Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of natural ovine malignant theileriosis with a chloroform extract of the plant Peganum harmala.
- Journal:
- The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary research
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Mirzaiedehaghi, M
- Affiliation:
- Pathobiology Department
Abstract
One hundred sheep naturally infected with Theileria lestoquardi were treated with a chloroform extract of the plant Peganum harmala. The treatment was continued for 5 days, the dose of extract being 5 mg/kg per day. Sixty-five of the sheep responded to treatment and recovered but 35 did not and died. The cure rate was 65%.
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