Efficacy of seabuckthorn seed and pulp oil in the healing of aseptic excisional cutaneous wounds in calves

Seabuckthorn (SBT) seed and pulp oil were evaluated for their wound healing property in full thickness cutaneous excisional wounds in cow calves in comparison to liquid paraffin and 5% povidone iodine ointment. The efficacy of these treatments was monitored by clinical and haematological parameters at 0, 3^rd, 7^th, 10^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28^th day of experiment. In animals of four groups, the rectal temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, Hb, PCV, TLC, TEC and DLC values were within normal physiological range. Grossly the degree of exudation was less pronounced in case of SBT seed oil and SBT pulp oil groups as compared to liquid paraffin and 5% povidone-iodine treated groups. There were less pronounced inflammatory signs in 5% povidone- iodine, SBT seed oil and pulp oil groups as compared to liquid paraffin treated group. SBT seed oil group and pulp oil group showed early shedding of scab as compared to other groups. Better healing response, which included better granulation, epithelization and per cent wound contraction was seen in SBT seed oil and pulp oil treated groups as compared to control.