Monday, March 5, 2012

Study Findings from University of Kagoshima Broaden Understanding of Japan and Agricultural Research.

According to recent research from Kagoshima, Japan, "The anthelmintic effects of Japanese bead-tree (Melia azedarach var. subtripinnata) leaves and fruits on gastrointestinal nematodes and coccidia in goats were investigated. Fecal samples were taken from three naturally nematode-infected goats and their EPG (eggs per gram) count was analyzed."

"Another fecal sample was cultured at 25 degrees C for 10 days with water extracts of M. azedarach leaves and fruits separately, and the larvae of the nematodes were counted. The water extracts of leaves and fruits significantly depressed the development of larvae compared to control (water) (P < 0.05). Oral administration of three …

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