It mango well 🥭

🏥 As unusual as it may seem, feeding mango seed extract to swine is an idea that may go well… Researchers from the University of Southern Mindanao, the Philippines, found out that mango seed extract is effective in controlling and reducing gastrointestinal nematodes in pigs, exposing its potential as a natural alternative to common anthelmintics. 

     • In the Philippines, the problem of endoparasites in pigs is common, and so is using different anthelmintic products for its treatment. But excessive use may lead to anthelmintic resistance. 

👀 As alternatives, plant extracts have the potential as natural anthelmintics, but mango seeds are usually thrown away as a waste product. If they taste as good as the rest of the fruit is not yet confirmed,  but it seems they’re just as useful… To get to the core of this, read the details here.