CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Methods and effects of Chinese medicine in expelling chicken tapeworms

Chicken tapeworm is a common parasite that can seriously affect the health and production performance of poultry. Traditional Chinese medicine has a certain effect in expelling chicken tapeworm and is relatively safe and non-toxic. This article will introduce the methods and effects of several common traditional Chinese medicines for treating chicken tapeworm, and discuss their scientificity.

1. Sophora flavescens

Sophora flavescens is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine with antiparasitic and anthelmintic effects. Boiling Sophora flavescens and extracting its juice, which is then given to chickens to drink, can effectively remove tapeworms from the chickens. Studies have shown that the active ingredients in Sophora flavescens can have a toxic effect on the nervous system of tapeworms, causing them to die.

2. Gentian

Gentiana is a traditional Chinese medicine with anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory properties. Grinding gentian into powder and mixing it with chicken feed or drinking water can effectively eliminate tapeworms in chickens. The active ingredients in gentian can destroy the digestive system of tapeworms, causing their death.

3. Walnut leaves

Walnut leaves have a strong insecticidal effect and also have a certain anthelmintic effect on chicken tapeworms. After boiling walnut leaves, extract the juice, and then let the chickens drink it, which can effectively remove tapeworms in the chickens. The active ingredients in walnut leaves have the effect of killing tapeworms and have no toxic side effects on chickens.

4. Bitter Melon

Bitter melon not only has the effect of lowering blood pressure and lipids, but also can expel some parasites, including chicken tapeworms. Slicing bitter melon and mixing it with feed, and then feeding it to chickens, can effectively eliminate tapeworms. The active ingredients in bitter melon have a toxic effect on the humoral system of tapeworms, causing them to die.

It should be noted that although the Chinese medicine method of treating chicken tapeworm is effective, the specific dosage, time of use and frequency of use need to be determined according to the specific situation. In addition, Chinese medicine treatment is only one of the methods, and it can also be combined with modern chemical anthelmintics for treatment.

In short, Chinese medicine has a certain effect in treating chicken tapeworms, and it is relatively safe and feasible. However, in the process of using Chinese medicine, it should be reasonably selected and used according to the specific situation to avoid adverse reactions or drug resistance. If your chickens are infected with tapeworms, you can try Chinese medicine treatment methods moderately and consult a veterinarian for advice in a timely manner.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it can provide you with some reference and help on how to use Chinese medicine to expel chicken tapeworms.