Key Research on Flavonoids for Natural Parasite Control

Below are peer‑reviewed studies demonstrating the anthelmintic (anti‑parasite) properties of flavonoids in ruminants—directly supporting DeerDoc®’s approach:

  • Hoste & Torres‑Acosta (2011), Veterinary Parasitology
    “Non‑chemical control of helminths in ruminants: Adapting solutions for changing worms in a changing world.”
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  • Gaudin et al. (2016), Veterinary Parasitology
    “Efficacy of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) pellets against multi‑resistant Haemonchus contortus.”
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  • Giovanelli et al. (2018), Veterinary Sciences
    “In vitro anthelmintic activity of four plant‑derived compounds against sheep gastrointestinal nematodes.”
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  • Hoste et al. (2006), Trends in Parasitology
    “Role of plant polyphenols in ruminant parasite control: perspectives and challenges.”
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  • Niezen et al. (1998), International Journal for Parasitology
    “The effect of condensed tannins from Lotus pedunculatus on gastrointestinal nematode infections in sheep.”
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  • Sandoval‑Castro et al. (2012), Veterinary Parasitology
    “Direct and indirect effects of bioactive tannin‑rich tropical and temperate legumes against nematode infections.”
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  • Hoste et al. (2015), Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
    “Ellagitannins inhibit the exsheathment of Haemonchus contortus…”
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  • Sandoval‑Castro, Torres‑Acosta & Hoste (2012), ResearchGate
    “Using plant bioactive materials to control gastrointestinal tract helminths in livestock.”
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  • Torres‑Acosta & Hoste (2008), ResearchGate
    “Alternative or improved methods to limit gastrointestinal parasitism in grazing sheep and goats.”
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  • Core Archive (2011)
    “Non‑chemical control of helminths in ruminants: adapting solutions for changing worms in a changing world.”
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