Influence of garlic, synthetic 1,2,4-triasole derivative and herbal preparation echinovit C on selected indices of turkey-hens non-specific immunity.
Successful results of earlier studies on testing the immune-modulating and anti-microbial properties of 1,2,4-triasole derivative as well as benefitial application of natural bio-stimulators in animal's prophylaxis and treatment inspired us to undertake further investigations. The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the prophylaxis effects of two natural immune-modulating agents, garlic (Allium sativum) extract and Echinovit C preparation and synthetic derivative of 1,2,4-triasole on non-specific immunity indices in slaughter turkey-hens. The results obtained suggest that the strongest stimulatory effect is exerted by garlic followed by 1,2,4-triasole derivative and Echinacea juice. Immune-modulating action of the substances applied was manifested by an increase in cellular immune parameters: the percentage of phagocyting cells, NBT-positive granulocytes and lysozyme level.
Department of Biochemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Animal Biology and Breeding, University of Agriculture, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland.
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Truchliński
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M
Krauze
M
M
Cendrowska-Pinkosz
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B
Modzelewska-Banachiewicz
D000818:Animals; D020900:Echinacea / Q000737:chemistry*; D005260:Female; D005737:Garlic / Q000737:chemistry*; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000276:immunology; D010587:Phagocytosis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000276:immunology; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011897:Random Allocation; D014230:Triazoles / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014422:Turkeys / Q000276:immunology*
D007155:Immunologic Factors; D010936:Plant Extracts; D014230:Triazoles; C045575:1,2,4-triazole