Recently seen in news Wormivet, is associated with which of the following?
It is a chemical being extensively used for increasing the fertility rate of soil.
Incorrect AnswerIt is being used as an alternative to Hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19.
Incorrect AnswerIndigenous herbal medication for treatment of worms in livestock.
Correct AnswerIt is a recently discovered cure for snake bite.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- National Innovation Foundation India (NIF) has brought out an indigenous herbal medication “Wormivet” in form of commercial product for livestock owners as an alternate to chemical method of treatment of worm.
- To make the indigenous herbal dewormer titles ‘wormivet’ available for livestock owners, NIF worked on a medication in treatment of endoparasite (worm) infestation among livestock.
- The anthelmintic activity of this medication in naturally infested helminthiasis was assessed. The results demonstrated successful impact of this medication.
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