Effects of Combretum obscurum Tul. almond and Carica papaya fruit seeds on intestinal parasites of captive-bred lemurs at the Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza (PBZT) in the Madagascar by RAZAFIARISOA Berthine, RAZAIARIVELO Christine, RAMAROMILANTO Boromé, RAMAROKOTO Roger, Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume IX, Issue III, March 2021 Edition

Scirj Volume IX, Issue III, March 2021 Edition
ISSN: 2201-2796

Effects of Combretum obscurum Tul. almond and Carica papaya fruit seeds on intestinal parasites of captive-bred lemurs at the Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza (PBZT) in the Madagascar

RAZAFIARISOA Berthine, RAZAIARIVELO Christine, RAMAROMILANTO Boromé, RAMAROKOTO Roger

Abstract: Lemurs are among the specific and endemic animals of the mega biodiversity in the Madagascar. However, a large majority of their species is assigned to different degree of threat in the red list of IUCN. Captive bred conservation is one of the mission of the PBZT to ensure the survival of wild endemic animals by their reproduction and in mass education. Netherveless, life in a confinement needs more adaptations compared with life in the natural habitats. Despite a periodic conventional deworming program, worms infestation are frequent and chronic in captivity. They lead to a permanent health problem and require an alternative solution which would not be harmful and not far from the natural habits of the wild animals. In this study, we try to highlight the potential of two plants well-known against intestinal parasites. Combretum obscurum Tul., an endemic plant and an introduced one, Carica papaya are both used in a randomized controlled trial study to appreciate their outcomes on deworming lemurs intestinal parasites. Results are positive: treatment based on the Combretum obscurum Tul. almond and the Carica papaya fruit seeds are proven to be efficacy to deworm intestinal parasites of lemurs. They could be used safely as a complementary treatment as well as conventional deworming medicines. In addition, they are not far from the natural habits of lemurs and are easier to implement with a minimal risk to develop resistance. They may be a secure sustainable alternative solution to deworm captive lemurs.

Reference this Paper: Effects of Combretum obscurum Tul. almond and Carica papaya fruit seeds on intestinal parasites of captive-bred lemurs at the Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza (PBZT) in the Madagascar by RAZAFIARISOA Berthine, RAZAIARIVELO Christine, RAMAROMILANTO Boromé, RAMAROKOTO Roger published at: "Scientific Research Journal (Scirj), Volume IX, Issue III, March 2021 Edition, Page 43-50 ".

Search Terms: Carica papaya, Combretum obscurum Tul., deworming, endoparasites, lemurs

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