In Vivo Anti-Trypanosomal Activity of Basil Extract on Trypanosoma evansi

T rypanosoma evansi is a major veterinary problem that constrains camel breeding development. Its infection is usually accompanied with a significant drop in wool and milk production, abortion, infertility in males and females, and high mortalities. The treatment and prophylaxis costs are additional losses that should be taken into consideration In veterinary practice, Diminazene aceturate (DA) was always recommended for T. evansi treatment (Peregrine, 1994). Unfortunately, the parasite developed resistant strains against it and it also lost its effect during some stages of the disease Moreover, DA has nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic effects Hence, there is a necessity to find an alternative to it.