Formulated Botanical Dewormer for Different Strains of Free-Range Chickens and Raised in Different Locations

Abstract

The study was conducted from June to November 2016 with the aim of determining the efficacy of the formulated botanical dewormer using two different strains (Darag and Sasso) of free-range chickens raised at Porog, Pototan, Iloilo; Aglalana, Passi City; and Capiz State University, Dumarao, Capiz. One hundred eighty experimental birds were used in the study. Efficacy was determined in terms of egg per gram count (epg) of roundworms through quantitative and qualitative examination using the sugar flotation technique before and after treatment of the formulated botanical dewormer. The average post treatment epg count was determined on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th after the administration of the botanical dewormer with the recommended dosage of 2 gms/kg bw. Redeworming was done two weeks after the first administration. Data gathered were analyzed using a 2 x 3 factorial in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) using Analysis of Variance. Results revealed that there was no significant difference on the efficacy of the formulated botanical dewormer between Darag and Sasso strains. However, there was a highly significant difference between the three different locations. Native chicken raised at Porog, Potatan, Iloilo had a higher percent reduction of epg compared to those birds raised in Passi City and Dumarao. There was an interaction between the strain and location where the birds are raised.