Coccidiosis
Alternative products
Herbs and natural products made from herbs do not fully protect against Coccidiosis. Herbs and natural products can reduce the infection pressure or can reduce the effects of the infection. Different products have different target points.
Natural products which have an influence on Coccidiosis are artemisinin, citrus and some specific products based on mixed herbs and essential oils. In the intestinal tract have betaine, prebiotics, oregano, garlic and cinnamon an effect on the mucous membranes and intestinal flora. In addition, various agents that increase the overall resistance are useful because they directly inhibit the parasite Eimeria. Examples of resistance enhancers are Echinacea and prebiotics, and the inhibitory effect can be achieved with Chinese mushrooms like Shiitake and Turmeric. (17)
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Natural products which have an influence on Coccidiosis are artemisinin, citrus and some specific products based on mixed herbs and essential oils. In the intestinal tract have betaine, prebiotics, oregano, garlic and cinnamon an effect on the mucous membranes and intestinal flora. In addition, various agents that increase the overall resistance are useful because they directly inhibit the parasite Eimeria. Examples of resistance enhancers are Echinacea and prebiotics, and the inhibitory effect can be achieved with Chinese mushrooms like Shiitake and Turmeric. (17)
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Alternative treatmentCocciBan
Indian Herbs (IH) is a company in India, whose founders have a number of products for animals developed from traditional applications within the human (Ayurvedic) herbal medicine. In Austria, some of these products are widely used, especially in organic farming. At the moment there is no Dutch importer. The most well-known product is CocciBan, a mixture of various herbs, the composition is not well-known. CocciBan is a feed supplement with multidimensional beneficial properties to keep coccidiosis under control and to promote growth and a better utilization of nutrients. The component Saponin inhibits the growth and development of the coccidiosis, by the reaction with cholesterol in the protazoan membrane by forming an irreversible complex causing breakdown of the membrane as well as lysis and death of protozoal cells. Cocciban compounds reduce the reproductive capabilities of coccidiosis, thereby control of oocyst production and recontamination. The active compounds of CocciBan act on different stages of development for effective and complete control of coccidiosis. CocciBan does not interfere with the development of natural immunity against coccidiosis. The literature concerns only some older Indian publications. These publications discuss four ingredients: Holarhena antidysenterica; Berberis aristata, Embelia ribes and Acorus calamus. (20) Cleanactiv 500/cleanactiv PS Cleanactiv 500 and the Cleanactive PS are developed and manufactured by the French company Phytosynthèse, and is marketed in the Netherlands by the company Trouw (Nutreco). Cleanactiv consists of the ingredients wheat middling, calcium carbonate, starch by product, Sensory additives (category 2b aromatic substancs, botanicaly defined natural products) and Technological additive category 1 (E551a) silicic acid 20000mg/kg. Cleanactiv 500 is a feed additive in powder form and should be administered through feed. Cleanactiv PS is a water additive and should be administered through water. Cleanactiv PS is more expensive than Cleanactiv 500. (21,27) Enteroguard/ Excential Alliin Plus The product Enteroguard or Excential Alliin Plus is developed and supplied by the company Cultech agriculture (UK); in the Netherlands, it is supplied by the company Orffa. Enteroguard is a mixture of freeze-dried garlic and cinnamon. Enteroguard is obtainable in powder form. The two plant extracts of cinnamon and garlic, which are the essential oil, are known to have a positive effect on intestinal health. The two active ingredients of Enteroguard have a specific natural anti-mircobial agent which can prevent the growth of pathogens in the intestines. When garlic is crushed, active antimicrobial agents, thiosulphonates, are formed. The most important component is allicin, which is effective against pathogens and prevent digestive problems. Cinnamaldehydes is the active anti-microbial agents in cinnamon oil. Cinnamaldehydes are known to stimulate intestinal secretions and to improve the absortptive capacity. Besides the stimulating and improving effect, works Cinnamaldehydes against many bacteria, yeast and fungi. (18) The product has application in different species. There are two versions made for different stages of growth: a starter and a finisher variant. The difference between these two is the ratio of garlic and cinnamon. The product focuses on intestinal health, partly because specific harmful bacteria are inhibited while conveniently bacteria are relatively undisturbed. In addition, both garlic and cinnamon also assumed digestive enhancing properties. Especially garlic is part of various veterinary products for internal and external parasites. (19) Natustat Natustat is supplied by Alltech. The composition of Natustat is not public. Natustat is a combination plant essential oils, plant extracts, oligomeric polysaccharides from yeast cell walls and organic minerals. These ingredients are pure natural, no genetic manipulation or synthetic products. The mechanism focusses besides the reduction of the number of protozoa, on the repair of the epithelium and on the increase of intestinal immune globulin, resulting in an improved intestinal resistance. (21) Ropadiar There are several indications that oregano can support chicks with a coccidiosis infection. There are many products with oregano (oil) on the market. A Dutch product, both in cultivation and preparation, for example poultry based only oregano oil is Ropadiar. It is already widely used in organic feed. (21, 26) |
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