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Efficacy of Jack Fruit extract (Artocarpus heterophyllus) on Haemonchus contortus

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MVMathew VeenaRRR. L. RakeshKGK. Hemanth Gowda

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In vitro analysis demonstrated jack fruit extract induced 100% mortality in Haemonchus contortus, suggesting potential as an anthelmintic alternative.

Key Points

  • Jack fruit extract caused 100% mortality of Haemonchus contortus within 2 hours at 10% concentration, matching the positive control.
  • Ethanolic extract was tested at varying concentrations (10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90%) using an adult mortality assay.
  • Microscopic analysis showed alterations in the cuticle integrity of dead worms, indicating the extract's effectiveness.
  • Further studies are necessary to conclusively establish the anthelmintic properties of jack fruit against gastrointestinal parasites.

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Veena et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af79ab7567bf4f94ff1b54https://doi.org/10.56557/joban/2025/v17i29658
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