Assessment of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Chicken Slaughtered in Creek Road Market, Port Harcourt

Aim: The study was conducted to determine the gastrointestinal parasites among slaughtered Chicken at Yam Zone Market, Creek Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: Gastrointestinal tracts of slaughtered chicken were collected weekly from a vendor. Each part of the GIT was emptied into separate vessel containing normal saline. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in a chicken market in Port Harcourt, Nigeria for a period of 4 months (January-April 2020). Methodology: A total of 100 chickens (comprising of broilers and layers) of which samples were collected from their gastrointestinal tracts were examined using formol-ether concentration methods for the presence of gastrointestinal parasites. Results: Eighty-four (84) parts of the gastrointestinal tracts accounted for 14.0% found to be infected with parasites. The gastrointestinal protozoan isolated is Eimeria spp (52.4%) while helminths species found were, Ascaridia galli (47.6%). There were no cestodes and trematodes identified. Conclusion: Poultry management system needs to be improved with a viable biosecurity control strategy towards healthy production of livestock chickens for human consumption.

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand

Veterinary World ◽

10.14202/vetworld.2021.2091-2096 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2091-2096

Author(s):

Sirikanda Thanasuwan ◽

Supawadee Piratae ◽

Anupong Tankrathok

Keyword(s):

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Intermediate Hosts ◽

Double Infection ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Acetate Concentration ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Fasciola Spp ◽

And Control ◽

Concentration Methods

Background and Aim: Parasitic infections are one of the major problems to the production of cattle in Thailand. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand. Materials and Methods: A total of 333 fecal samples of cattle were collected directly from the rectum. The fecal samples were subjected to formalin-ethyl acetate concentration methods for examination. The eggs or oocysts were identified based on the morphology and size of the eggs or oocysts. Results: Out of 333 fecal samples examined, 320 were found positive for GI parasitic infections with a prevalence of 96.09%. Overall, among the prevalence of nematodes, trematodes, and protozoa, the most prevalent parasites were Strongyle-type 278 (84.24%), followed by Strongyloides spp. 54 (16.36%) and Trichuris spp. 75 (22.73%), while Protozoan oocyst recorded Eimeria spp. amounted to 131 (39.7%). Fasciola spp. and Paramphistomum spp. were 67 (20.30%) and 81 (24.55%), respectively. Most of the positive fecal samples were infected with the double infection which has the highest prevalence rate of about 40.24%, followed by single, three, and 4-5 types of parasites 30.63, 16.82, and 7.21%, respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that Kalasin Province is highly endemic for GI parasites and this area may be an important source for an outbreak. Therefore, every household should deworm its cattle and eliminate and control snails as intermediate hosts. Findings from this study provide information that will assist in improving the cattle in Kalasin Province for better production and higher profitability.

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Pawpaw (Carica papaya Linn.) around Automobile Workshops in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Journal of Health and Pollution ◽

10.5696/2156-9614-7.14.48 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (14) ◽

pp. 48-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Olatunde Sunday Eludoyin ◽

Onisoya Margaret Ogbe

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Carica Papaya ◽

World Health ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Metal Concentrations ◽

Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

Supporting Soil ◽

Rivers State

Background. Consumption of plants such as Carica papaya grown around automobile workshops is common in big cities in Nigeria. However, little is known about the heavy metals contamination of these consumables due to the influence of automobile emissions during maintenance activities. Objectives. This study aimed to assess heavy metal concentrations in C. papaya and supporting soils around automobile workshops in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. Methods. Seven automobile workshops were used for the present study. First, 20 m × 20 m quadrats were laid out for soil and C. papaya tissue sampling. One composite soil sample was collected from the topsoil (0–15 cm depth) around each of the automobile workshops. Three C. papaya stands at least 30 cm apart around each workshop were used for the study and from these stands, tissues (root, stem, leaf, fruit) of C. papaya were collected. Standard laboratory techniques were used to determine the pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and heavy metals (lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn)) in the soil samples and C. papaya tissues. Pairwise t-test was used to determine significant differences (p<0.05) in the heavy metal concentrations in soil and C. papaya tissues between the sample and control sites, while correlation statistics were used to determine the relationship of heavy metal concentrations between soil and C. papaya tissues. Results. C. papaya tissues and supporting soil had significantly higher levels of pH, EC and heavy metals in the sampled plots than the control plot. The heavy metal concentrations in C. papaya and soil occurred in the decreasing order of Pb>Cu>Hg>Zn>Cd. The fruit of C. papaya had the highest mean concentrations of Pb (51.4±14.1 mg/kg) and Zn (26.4±1.9 mg/kg), while the leaf had the highest mean concentration of Hg (32.0±2.3 mg/kg). The pH, Cu and Zn in the supporting soil were significantly correlated with the levels in the C. papaya tissues. Conclusion. Bio-accumulation of heavy metals by C. papaya is evident around automobile workshops, and Pb, Hg, Cd concentrations were found to be above the permissible limits for human consumption according to World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Consumption of food materials grown around automobile workshops could pose health risks. Competing interests. The authors declare no competing financial interests.

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Gastrointestinal Parasites of Free-Range Chickens – A Worldwide Issue

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:2019.0019 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 76 (2) ◽

pp. 110

Author(s):

João LOZANO ◽

Adriana ANA ◽

Antonio Palomero SALINERO ◽

Estevam Guilherme LUX HOPPE ◽

Lídia GOMES ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Signs ◽

Life Cycles ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Economic Losses ◽

Parasitic Diseases ◽

Poultry Production ◽

Ascaridia Galli ◽

Free Range ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Research Studies

Gastrointestinal parasites with direct and/or indirect life cycles, namely Eimeria spp., Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum and Capillaria spp., are responsible for the most frequent and heavy economic losses in aviculture. The current review aimed to collect information about gastrointestinal parasites affecting poultry, as well as, research studies regarding parasitic diseases in free-range chicken production. From the references used in this review, 20% highlight research studies correlating prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in free-range chickens and factors such as the production system, age and animal density, hygienic conditions and weather.Coccidiosis is responsible for the major economic losses in poultry farms. Diseases have different clinical signs and result in variable impacts on animals. Control programs include mainly vaccination, anti-coccidia and anthelminthic drugs, as well as, house cleaning and disinfection. This review concluded that coccidia and helminths are a global threat to free-range poultry production. More research in this area is necessary in order to understand the major factors influencing the prevalence of parasitic diseases in this type of poultry production. Also the search for new control strategies must be a priority, mainly using natural antiparasitic compounds and biological control approaches.

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Enquête sur les parasites gastro-intestinaux chez des porcs du Nigeria (Plateau State et Rivers State)

Revue d’élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux ◽

10.19182/remvt.8848 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 193-196

Author(s):

D.A. Salifu ◽

T.B. Manga ◽

I.O. Onyali

Keyword(s):

Ascaris Suum ◽

Trichuris Suis ◽

Oesophagostomum Dentatum ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Ancylostoma Duodenale ◽

Plateau State ◽

Rivers State

Des prélèvements de fèces provenant de 1000 porcs ont été recueillis dans les régions de Jos et de Port Harcourt (Plateau et Rivers State) entre janvier 1987 et mars 1988. Dans la région de Jos, l'incidence parasitaire était la suivante : Ascaris suum 53,1 p. 100, Trichuris suis 8,5 p. 1O0, Hyostrongylus rubidus 13,1 p. 100, Metastrongylus salmi 3,7 p. 100, Strongyloides ransomi 87,7 p. 100, Oesophagostomum dentatum 35,1 p. 100 et Eimeria spp. 2,4 p. 100 alors qu'à Port Harcourt elle se répartissait ainsi : Ascaris suum 10,4 p. 100, Trichuris suis 47,2 p. 100, Oesophagostomum dentatum 50 p. 100, Hyostrongylus rubidus 2 p. 100, Ancylostoma duodenale 83,2 p. 100 et Eimeria spp. 3,6 p. 100. La proportion élevée d'helminthoses était due au mauvais entretien comme aux conditions sanitaires défectueuses. Le contact avec des excréments humains, une alimentation pauvre et le manque de vermifugation étaient aussi très évidents. Les différents taux de l'incidence parasitaire à Jos et à Port Harcourt étaient aussi dus aux conditions d'humidité, variables dans ces Etats.

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Some Physicochemical Parameters of Wastewater from an Oil Industry at Point of Discharge in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Journal of Physical Science and Environmental Studies ◽

10.36630/jpses_20004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 23-28

Author(s):

O. A. F Wokoma ◽

◽

O. S Edori ◽

Keyword(s):

Physicochemical Parameters ◽

Oxygen Demand ◽

Aquatic Organisms ◽

Oil Industry ◽

World Health ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

Water Association ◽

Wastewater Samples ◽

Health Organization ◽

Rivers State

Wastewater samples were collected from an oil industry at the point of discharge for a period of two years, from January 2018 – December 2019. The wastewater samples were analyzed for different physicochemical parameters such as temperature, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), conductivity, pH, alkalinity, salinity, total hydrocarbon content (THC), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) to examine their conformity to fulfill requirements as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO), Federal Ministry of Environment (FME) and Drinking Water Association (DWA). The results indicated that all the parameters in the discharged wastewater were within acceptable limits of the regulatory bodies. The field data showed that the investigated firm conformed to the law by carrying out proper procedures before discharging the effluents into the public drain and river. Therefore, the release of wastewater from the industry doesn't constitute a danger to the environment as well as aquatic organisms. Keywords: Physicochemical parameter, wastewater discharge, oil industry, environment, contaminants

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