Question

Deworming is done with which of the following substances, mixed with the poultry feed?

• A. CCl${}_4$ and piperazine
• B. Terramycin
• C. Sodium methazine
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

CCl${}_4$ and piperazine

Deworming is the giving of an antihelminthic drug to a human or animal to rid them of helminths parasites, such as roundworms, flukes and tapeworms. $CC{l}_4$ and piperazine is used for deworming. $CC{l}_4$ is used to remove dead worms and excess drugs. Piperazine is an oral anthelmintic (dewormer) used in animals to kill roundworms. Tablets, capsules, pastes or a liquid suspension may be given directly in the mouth or mixed in the food. Hence, option A is correct.