Anthelmintic Efficacy of Albizia, Trachyspermum, written by C. Manigandan, is a comprehensive book that explores the potential of two plant species, Albizia lebbeck and Trachyspermum ammi, as anthelmintic agents against the paramphistome Corylophoron fischoeder 1901. Paramphistomes are parasitic flatworms that infect the digestive systems of ruminants, causing significant economic losses to the livestock industry. The book presents research findings on the anthelmintic efficacy of A. lebbeck and T. ammi, including their effects on the survival, motility, and morphology of C. fischoeder. The author also investigates the phytochemical composition of the plant extracts and identifies the active compounds responsible for their anthelmintic activity. In addition to the in vitro studies, the book also includes in vivo experiments, which demonstrate the efficacy of A. lebbeck and T. ammi in reducing the parasitic burden in infected goats. The author discusses the potential of these plant extracts as alternative anthelmintic agents to synthetic drugs, which often have undesirable side effects and can lead to drug resistance.
Overall, Anthelmintic Efficacy of Albizia, Trachyspermum, is an essential reference for researchers, veterinarians, and policymakers working in the fields of parasitology, veterinary medicine, and plant-based medicine. The book highlights the potential of these plant extracts as natural and sustainable alternatives to synthetic drugs for controlling parasitic infections in livestock.