The efficacy of Contoya (Lobelia decurrensCav.) in the management of intestinal coccidiosis in rabbits

Reyna-Cotrina G.M.; Torrel-Pajares T.; Rojas-Moncada J.; Vargas-Rocha L. · Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society (2024) · DOI: 10.12681/jhvms.34130

Resumen

The pursuit of alternatives for coccidiosis management, combined with the dearth of studies on local bioactive plants, prompted the current study to assess the efficacy of Contoya (Lobelia decurrens Cav.) in two distinct forms for controlling Eimeria spp. in rabbits in Cajamarca, Peru. Fifty-six rabbits exhibiting a parasite burden exceeding 400 oocysts per gram of feces were selected and divided into a control group and six treatment groups, each consisting of eight individuals. The initial three treatment groups received Contoya in an extract form, while the subsequent three received it as an infusion. Coproparasitological evaluation was conducted using McMaster’s technique on days one, three, and eight post-administration. The outcomes demonstrated that both forms and dosages of Contoya achieved a reduction in parasite load, thereby validating the applicability of this plant in extract and infusion forms, ranging from one to three milliliters per rabbit, regardless of weight. The effectiveness of Contoya over the studied days exhibited significance (p<0.05). The Contoya extract treatments showcased a maximal reduction of 99.04% (Day 1) and a minimum efficacy of 89.35% (Day 8). Similarly, in the group treated with Contoya infusion, the utmost reduction of oocysts was attained (99.62% - Day 1); however, this group also recorded the lowest value (84.96% - Day 8). In conclusion, Contoya (Lobelia decurrens Cav.) effectively manages coccidiosis in rabbits, in both extract and infusion presentations. © (2024), G Reyna-Cotrina, T Torrel Pajares, J Rojas-Moncada, L Vargas Rocha.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca