Potency and economic feasibility of garlic-derived phytomedicines in controlling Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Ascaridia galli infestation for sustainable native chicken production

Jaime C. Cabarles Jr., Mylyn Poral, Vincent Anthony Militante, Danna Marie E. Gabasa, Aime Guela Maria D. Moscoso, John C. Capilastique, Luchin Mia Jay Pastrana, and Allyssa M. Depasupil

Abstract

Ascaridia galli and Mycoplasma gallisepticum are common diseases of native chickens. They initially cause minor effects but potentially lead to significant economic losses over time. With rising antibiotic costs and consumer demand for less chemically treated products, the need for natural remedies is growing. Hence, this study explored the potency and affordability of garlic-derived phytomedicines for controlling these pathogens. Commercially available garlic was processed into pure juice and freeze-dried. The test organisms were isolated from a flock at the research center and internal parasites from the local market. Laboratory procedures and animal handling followed published protocols. A partial budget analysis was performed to determine the economic viability of the developed products. The results showed that at 300-500mg/ml, either pure juice extracts or the vacuum freeze-dried form had potency comparable with commercially available anthelmintics and antibiotics in controlling Ascaridia galli and Mycoplasma gallisepticum. The limit test showed that the toxicity levels of the processed garlic products were beyond five grams or milliliters per kilogram of liveweight. Furthermore, the in vivo test demonstrated no adverse effects on the bodies of the treated chickens. Economic analysis revealed that using garlic-derived products as phytomedicines augments the profit from Php898-Php1,028 for every 100 heads of chicken grown for the market. In conclusion, garlic-derived phytomedicines have the potential to prevent and control A. galli and M. gallisepticum infections in native chickens without toxic effects, serving as sustainable alternatives to synthetic drugs in organic poultry production.

Citation: Cabarles, J.C.J., Poral, M., Militante, V.A., Gabasa, D.M.E., Moscoso, A.G.M.D., Capilastique, J.C., Pastrana, L.M.J., and Depasupil, A.M. (2024). Potency and economic feasibility of garlic-derived phytomedicines in controlling Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Ascaridia galli infestation for sustainable native chicken production. Advances in Native Chicken Science, 1(1),9-25. 

Keywords: Garlic-derived phytomedicines, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Ascaridia galli, Native chickens, Economic feasibility, Organic native chicken production, Phytobiotics, Anthelmintics