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Administration of spruce bark (Picea abies) extracts in young lambs exhibits anticoccidial efects but reduces milk intake and body weight gain
Blomstrand, Berit Marie; Enemark, Heidi L; Steinshamn, Håvard; Aasen, Inga Marie; Johanssen, Juni Rosann E.; Athanasiadou, Spiridoula; Thamsborg, Stig Milan; Sørheim, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-23)Background Eimeria spp. are widespread apicomplexan parasites known to cause coccidiosis in livestock, resulting in reduced animal welfare and productivity, particularly in sheep. The treatment options are limited, and ... -
Extracts of pine bark (Pinus sylvestris) inhibit Cryptosporidium parvum growth in cell culture
Blomstrand, Berit Marie; Enemark, Heidi L; Øines, Øivind; Steinshamn, Håvard; Aasen, Inga Marie; Mahnert, Karl-Christian; Sørheim, Kristin; Athanasiadou, Spiridoula; Thamsborg, Stig Milan; Woolsey, Ian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-16)The widespread apicomplexan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum is responsible for severe gastrointestinal disease in humans and animals. The treatment options are limited, and the efficacy of available drugs is low. Bark ...