scholarly journals Occurrence of Endoparasites in Domestic Fowls (GALLUS GALLUS) And Ducks (ANAS PLATYRHYNCHOS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46
Author(s):  
Hamida Khanum ◽  
Sharmin Musa ◽  
Monirul Islam ◽  
Romana Akter ◽  
Fahmida Sarker
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Alimentary Canal ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Anas Platyrhynchos ◽  
Gallus Gallus ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Ascaridia Galli ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽  
Peak Intensity ◽  
Different Parts

A comparative study was carried out to investigate the gastrointestinal helminth infection in domestic fowls Gallus gallus (30 specimens) and ducks Anas platyrhynchos (30 specimen). A total of 1610 helminth parasites of eight species from three taxonomic classes were recovered and identified from the different parts of alimentary canal. Among the parasitic group the cestodes were turned out to be predominant with a prevalence of 50.93% (820) whereas, the rate was 27.97% (450) and 21.19% (340) in nematodes and trematodes, respectively. The prevalence of parasites species were Ascaridia galli (80%), Echinostoma revolutum (73.33%), Raillientina echinobothrida (53.33%), Echinoparyphium recurvatum (53.33%), Cotugnia digonophora (50%), Amoebotaenia sphenoids (30%), Ascaridia hermaphoridita (43.33%) and Hymenolepis cantania (26.67%). The rate of infestation was higher (90%) in fowls than in ducks (80%) and the intensity of infections was slightly higher in ducks 31.67 (31.48 in domestic fowls). In both domestic fowls and ducks, cestode parasites were most dominant, and prevalence (83.33% and 16.80±4.31) and intensity were lower in fowls than in ducks (76.67% and 17.39 ± 4.2 2). Highest rate of infestation was observed in summer both in fowl (81.82%) and duck (70%) while, winter was associated with peak intensity of parasites in fowl (46.67) and in duck (44.28) observed in summer. The prevalence of parasites was higher in caecum of both domestic fowls and ducks. Bangladesh J. Zool. 49(1): 35-46, 2021

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal Helminths Infection in Different Types of Poultry

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
AKMA Rabbi ◽  
A Islam ◽  
S Majumder ◽  
A Anisuzzaman ◽  
MH Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Ascaridia Galli ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminths ◽  
Backyard Poultry ◽  
Pathological Lesions ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽  
Different Types

The prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites and the gross pathological lesions produced by them in different types of poultry were studied from March 2005 to March 2006, in the Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. In this study, 240 viscera of three types of poultry such as broiler, layer and backyard indigenous chickens were collected from local markets of Mymensingh district. During routine examination, total six species of helminth parasites were recorded, of which three species were nematodes such as Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum and Capillaria annulata; two species were cestodes such as Raillietina tetragona and Amoebotaenia sphenoides and only one species was belonged to trematode such as Catatropis verrucosa. Prevalence of different species of gastrointestinal helminths was highest in backyard poultry (100%) followed by layer (48.75%) and broiler (3.75%) which was statistically significant (p < 0.01). Backyard poultry was significantly (p < 0.05) 168.21 and 4106.67 times more susceptible to helminth infection than layer and broiler respectively. But layer was 24.41 times more susceptible to helminth infection than broiler. In backyard poultry, all six species of helminth parasites were found. A statistically significant (p < 0.05) variation in the prevalence of the recovered parasites from backyard poultry were observed such as the prevalence of R. tetragona (100%) was the highest followed by that of A. galli (87.50%) and H. gallinarum (80%). From the odds ratio of the recovered parasites, it was observed that chance of developing R. tetragona (odds ratio 189.73) in backyard poultry was the highest followed by A. galli (odds ratio 7.51) and H. gallinarum (odds ratio 4.04). In case of layer, only A. galli and R. tetragona were recorded, of which, prevalence of A. galli was the highest (43.75%). In broiler, only A. galli (3.75%) was found. Gross pathological lesions were found only in backyard poultry. Pathological changes were detected in case of A. sphenoides and H. gallinarum infection. In A. sphenoides infection petechial hemorrhages were observed in the mucosa of the duodenum. On the other hand, tiny, white, circumscribed nodules of about 2-3 mm of diameter were found in the caecal mucosa in case of H. gallinarum infection. Results of the present study suggest that the backyard poultry is at the high risk of helminth infection. However, layers are also vulnerable to parasitic infection. So regular deworming is essential both in backyard poultry and layer birds to obtain better production from them. Key words: Gastrointestinal helminths, prevalence, pathology, broiler, layer, backyard poultry doi:10.3329/bjvm.v4i1.1519 Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2006). 4 (1): 13-18

scholarly journals Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminth Infections in Indigenous Chickens of Selected Areas of Barisal District, Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
MN Alam ◽  
M Mostofa ◽  
MAHNA Khan ◽  
MA Alim ◽  
AKMA Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Ascaridia Galli ◽  
Routine Examination ◽  
Pathological Lesions ◽  
Heterakis Gallinarum ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Different Types

The prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections and the gross pathological lesions produced by them were studied from February 2012 to January 2013 in the Department of Pharmacology of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. In this study, a total of 320 indigenous chickens aged ranging from 2 to 4 months were examined to identify the different types of gastrointestinal helminth infections in indigenous chickens. During routine examination, six species of helminth parasites were recorded, of which five species of nematodes such as Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria spp, Acuaria hamulosa and Dispharynx spiralis; and one species was cestode called Raillietina tetragona. The highest prevalence was observed for Ascaridia galli (41.56%) followed in descending order by Raillietina tetragona (19.68%), Heterakis gallinarum (15.62%), Acuaria hamulosa (8.75%), Capillaria spp. (4.68% ) and Disopharinx spiralis (1.56%). The gross pathological lesions were observed in case of Acuaria hamulosa and Heterakis gallinarum infection. In case of Acuaria hamulosa infection keratinization of gizzard mucosa and cross section of adult Acuaria hamulosa were seen along with marked infiltration of neutrophils. The results of this study suggest that both nematodes and cestodes are highly prevalent in indigenous chickens in the studied area.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjvm.v12i2.21275 Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2014). 12 (2): 135-139 

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal helminth parasites of Gallus gallus raised in extensive system in the city of Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. e002121
Author(s):  
Marisa Caixeta Valadão ◽  
Ítalo Stoupa Vieira ◽  
Lorendane Millena de Carvalho ◽  
Paulo Henrique Neves ◽  
Rafaela Teixeira Magalhães ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gallus Gallus ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Extensive System ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽  
The City

scholarly journals Comparative incidence of Helminth parasites in domestic fowl, white leg horne, layer and cock

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-254
Author(s):  
Rimi Farhana Zaman ◽  
Ameena Khatun ◽  
Shahela Alam ◽  
Farhana Muznebin ◽  
Hamida Khanum
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Fowl ◽  
Alimentary Canal ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
White Leghorn ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminths ◽  
Heterakis Gallinarum ◽  
Different Parts

Investigation on gastrointestinal helminths was conducted on 20 domestic fowl, 20 white leghorn, 20 layer and 20 cock of Dhaka city. Six species of helminth belonging to trematode, cestode and nematode were found to infect the different parts of alimentary canal of domestic fowl. The prevalence of helminths in domestic fowl were as follows: Catatropis verrucosa (25%), Amoebotaenia sphenoides (10%), Hymenolepis cantaniana (35%), Rallietina echinobothrida (55%), Ascardia galli (70%) and Heterakis gallinarum (30%) whereas, in white leghorn the prevalence of Rallietina echinobothrida (20%) and Ascardia galli (35%) were recorded. In layer, higher prevalence of Rallietina echinobothrida (55%) and Ascardia galli (60%) were recorded; in cock the prevalence of specific helminthes were as follows: Hymenolepis cantaniana (10%), Rallietina echinobothrida (40%), Cotugnia digonopora (20%), Ascardia galli (60%) and Heterakis gallinarum (25%). Along with the prevalence and intensity of infestation of different species of parasites, intensity were also recorded. Highest number of parasites were collected from intestine.Bangladesh J. Zool. 44(2): 245-254, 2016

scholarly journals Helminth parasites in the intestinal tract of indigenous poultry in parts of Kenya : short communication

2004 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
L.W. Irungu ◽  
R.N. Kimani ◽  
S.M. Kisia
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Intestinal Tract ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Ascaridia Galli ◽  
The Poor ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Syngamus Trachea

A study was carried out on 456 indigenous poultry intestinal specimens from various towns in Kenya to determine the occurrence and distribution of helminth parasites in the intestinal tract of the birds. Of the specimens examined, 414 had parasites whereas the remaining 42 had none, which is an infection rate of 90.78 %. The main species of helminths found in the intestines were Raillietina sp. (47.53 %), Heterakis gallinarum (21.33 %), Ascaridia galli (10.03 %), Strongyloides avium (9.96 %), Choanotaenia infundibulum (4.61 %), Cotugnia digonopora (3.6 %), Capillaria sp. (1.5 %), Trichostrongylus tenius (1.04 %) and Syngamus trachea (0.40 %). Most helminths were present in both the mid- and hindguts. Syngamus trachea and C. digonopora were only found in the foregut and midgut, respectively. Although chickens from which the specimens were collected appeard healthy, the high prevalence of helminthiasis observed shows the poor level of helminth infection control practiced by the indigenous poultry keepers in the country, which might affect the health status of the birds and their growth rates. Poultry keepers should be encouraged to prevent, control and treat such cases.

scholarly journals Parasite diversity in mallard: A cross sectional study on Anas platyrhynchos from Munshiganj, Dhaka

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
Aleya Begum ◽  
Mandira Mukutmoni ◽  
Farjana Akter
Keyword(s):  
Anas Platyrhynchos ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ascaridia Galli ◽  
Parasite Diversity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Peak Intensity ◽  
Echinostoma Revolutum ◽  
Autumn And Winter

Among the 60 Anas platyrhynchos domesticus (32 males and 38 females), all the mallards were infested with Anaticola cassicornis and Lipeurus caponis. A. cassicornis displayed the peak intensity (15.5 ± 3.64) in female ducks. The lowest prevalence was of Colpocephalum turbinatum (25%) and found in male but the intensity was high (15 ± 2.23). Among the endoparasites, the highest prevalence was of Ascaridia galli (85.71%) found in female ducks and the lowest was in Echinostoma trivolvus (12.5%) found in male. The peak intensity was of Sobolevicanthus sp. (17.8 ± 2.34) in female following Echinostoma revolutum (17.33 ± 0.97). Ectoparasites were seen to infest all the seasons. But endoparasites were more prevalent in summer than the autumn and winter. Bangladesh J. Zool. 47(1): 121-128, 2019

Review: Genetics of helminth resistance in sheep

2014 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niel A. Karrow ◽  
Katherine Goliboski ◽  
Nancy Stonos ◽  
Flavio Schenkel ◽  
Andrew Peregrine
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variants ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Anthelmintic Resistance ◽  
Genetic Selection ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Selection Strategies ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽  
The World ◽  
Selection For

Karrow, N. A., Goliboski, K., Stonos, N., Schenkel, F. and Peregrine, A. 2014. Review: Genetics of helminth resistance in sheep. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 94: 1–9. Gastrointestinal helminth parasites are an important source of economic loss to sheep producers. A rapid increase in anthelmintic resistance has occurred around the globe; therefore, the industry is exploring alternative strategies such as genetic selection to control losses attributed to helminth infection. Since helminths have co-evolved with sheep for millions of years, natural selection for enhanced helminth resistance has occurred within certain breeds from various parts of the world. These breeds of sheep are being used to better understand the genetic aspects of helminth resistance. If the genetic variants that contribute to this phenotype can be identified, it may be possible to use selection strategies to introduce resistance alleles into other breeds or to increase their frequency within breeds. This review will provide an up-to-date overview of the pathology of helminth disease, the immune response to helminth infection, and the search for genes that confer helminth resistance.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites of Chicken under Different Management System in Mekelle Town, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mebrahtu Berhe ◽  
Berhanu Mekibib ◽  
Abrha Bsrat ◽  
Gebretsadik Atsbaha
Keyword(s):  
Infection Rate ◽  
Mixed Infection ◽  
Production System ◽  
Parasite Species ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Helminth Parasite ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Ascaridia Galli ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminth

The poultry industry is an infant but fast growing sector in Ethiopia. However, it is largely dependent on local chicken managed under backyard production system. The sector is facing different challenges, mainly emanated from prevalence of infectious diseases such as helminth parasite species. Hence, this study came up with an aim to determine the infection rate and identify helminth parasite species in chickens managed under different production systems, in Mekelle, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study design was employed, from November 2015 to March 2016. Postmortem (N=138) and fecal (N=410) samples of chicken were considered for necropsy and coproscopic examination to see both adult and eggs of helminth parasites, respectively. Similar gastrointestinal helminth parasites infection rate of chicken was obtained from both examination approaches (necropsy, 90.60%; and coproscopy, 90.97%). The study attested high prevalence (87.7%) of mixed infection with helminth parasites of chicken. Heterakis gallinarum (72.5%) and Ascaridia galli (68.8%) were found as the most dominant species (necropsy). During coproscopic examination cestode (89%) infections showed a relatively higher prevalence than nematodes (84.4%), although no difference was observed during that of necropsy examination results. Chickens of local breed from backyard production system had shown more likelihood of getting helminth infection when compared with their corresponding relatives (coproscopy). However, the variation was not statistically significant during that of necropsy finding. Therefore, the higher prevalence of parasitism and mixed infection observed in the study area would warrant for an urgent intervention with regular deworming scheme, and strict attention should be given towards hygienic measures and other health related management activities.

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