RESEARCH
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Title: Immunostimulant Effects of Effects of Essential Oils of Peppermint and Eucalyptus in Chickens
AUTHOR(S)
Awaad, M. H. H.; Abdel-Alim, G. A,; Sayed, K, S. S.; Ahmed, A; NADA, A. A,; Metawalli, A. S. Z.; Alkhalaf, A. N.
PUB. DATE: June 2010
SOURCE
Pakistan Veterinary Journal;2010, Vol. 30 Issue 2,p61
SOURCE TYPE Academic Journal
ABSTRACT
The immunostimulatory effects of peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils on cells mediated and/or humoral immunity in chickens vaccinated against.
Newcastle diseases (ND) and Avian Influenza (Al) were investigated. The HI titers against both ND and Al vaccines were higher in volatile oils treated group as compared to the untreated control. The protection percentage reached 35% in volatile oils treated group as compared to 25% in untreated control group and 0% in unvaccinated negative control group on challenge with velogenic viscerotropic ND virus. The positive effect of volatile oils on phagocyte activity of macrophages was significantly (P
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Dilute in drinking water as required or use via a fogging machine.
CURATIVE DOSE: 1ml/5 liters of drinking water.
PREVENTION DOSE: 1ml/10 liters of drinking water.