Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions

Nanoemulsion-based plant essential oil formulations (NEOFs) have shown remarkable parasiticidal properties in laboratory settings, suggesting the potential for practical farm applications. This study investigates the efficacy of NEOFs—comprising clove and cinnamon essential oils (EOs)—in controlling...

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Main Authors: Jarongsak Pumnuan, Anuwat Lakyat, Ampon Klompanya, Duangkamol Taemchuay, Amorn Assavawongsanon, Thanaporn Doungnapa, Somsak Kramchote
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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description Nanoemulsion-based plant essential oil formulations (NEOFs) have shown remarkable parasiticidal properties in laboratory settings, suggesting the potential for practical farm applications. This study investigates the efficacy of NEOFs—comprising clove and cinnamon essential oils (EOs)—in controlling poultry ectoparasites under real farm conditions. We evaluated the impact of NEOFs on ectoparasite populations, egg-laying performance, egg quality, leukocyte profiles in chicken blood, and potential insecticide residues in eggs. Conducted across various poultry farms, the results revealed that NEOFs achieved an over 95% ectoparasite eradication after two treatments, compared to significantly higher ectoparasite populations in untreated control groups. Egg production was notably higher in NEOF-treated flocks, and the feed conversion ratio was improved. No significant differences in leukocyte profiles were observed between the treated and control groups. In contrast, cypermethrin residues were detectable in eggs for more than eight weeks post-treatment. NEOFs achieved an over 97% ectoparasite extermination within seven days post-treatment, with farmer satisfaction averaging 4.83 out of 5.00. These findings position NEOFs as a highly effective, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for managing poultry ectoparasites, offering a viable solution for sustainable poultry farming.
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spelling doaj-art-c9d89e770feb4d6d8c819bb8a6201ac42025-08-20T01:53:57ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502024-10-01151182910.3390/insects15110829Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm ConditionsJarongsak Pumnuan0Anuwat Lakyat1Ampon Klompanya2Duangkamol Taemchuay3Amorn Assavawongsanon4Thanaporn Doungnapa5Somsak Kramchote6School of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandSchool of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandSchool of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandSchool of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandFaculty of Agricultural Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani 12130, ThailandThailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, ThailandSchool of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandNanoemulsion-based plant essential oil formulations (NEOFs) have shown remarkable parasiticidal properties in laboratory settings, suggesting the potential for practical farm applications. This study investigates the efficacy of NEOFs—comprising clove and cinnamon essential oils (EOs)—in controlling poultry ectoparasites under real farm conditions. We evaluated the impact of NEOFs on ectoparasite populations, egg-laying performance, egg quality, leukocyte profiles in chicken blood, and potential insecticide residues in eggs. Conducted across various poultry farms, the results revealed that NEOFs achieved an over 95% ectoparasite eradication after two treatments, compared to significantly higher ectoparasite populations in untreated control groups. Egg production was notably higher in NEOF-treated flocks, and the feed conversion ratio was improved. No significant differences in leukocyte profiles were observed between the treated and control groups. In contrast, cypermethrin residues were detectable in eggs for more than eight weeks post-treatment. NEOFs achieved an over 97% ectoparasite extermination within seven days post-treatment, with farmer satisfaction averaging 4.83 out of 5.00. These findings position NEOFs as a highly effective, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for managing poultry ectoparasites, offering a viable solution for sustainable poultry farming.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/11/829clovecinnamonbattery cage systemfloor pen systemornamental chicken
spellingShingle Jarongsak Pumnuan
Anuwat Lakyat
Ampon Klompanya
Duangkamol Taemchuay
Amorn Assavawongsanon
Thanaporn Doungnapa
Somsak Kramchote
Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions
Insects
clove
cinnamon
battery cage system
floor pen system
ornamental chicken
title Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions
title_full Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions
title_fullStr Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions
title_full_unstemmed Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions
title_short Parasiticidal Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Plant Essential Oil Formulations for Controlling Poultry Ectoparasites in Farm Conditions
title_sort parasiticidal properties of nanoemulsion based plant essential oil formulations for controlling poultry ectoparasites in farm conditions
topic clove
cinnamon
battery cage system
floor pen system
ornamental chicken
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/11/829
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