Overall, this study has shown that neem products have the capacity to reduce
worm egg counts from 40-60% over the study period especially for neem juice,
neem decoction and neem capsule. As the feeding and management was optimal,
effects of helminthiasis may be masked even in the control groups. However, for
the neem extract, the effectiveness needs to be further evaluated. In terms of product
preparation, neem decoction is the simplest and cheapest followed by neem juice and
neem capsules.
Neem extract requires an elaborate laboratory processing which
could be a deterrent in producing cheap, effective products for animals. However,
there is a great vacuum in the availability of natural, local herbal remedies for worm
control in livestock. With the advent of drug resistance for worm control, it is