Gastrointestinal parasitic infection in diverse species of domestic birds of Manipur, India

Singh, L. Jayentakumar; Mohilal, N.

doi:10.1007/s12639-016-0767-4

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“…Unlike our results, a previous study in Muscovy ducks showed a higher affectation by helminths and a low prevalence of coccidias (Hoque et al 2014 ). However, other reports on Pekin ducks showed a higher frequency of coccidiosis than helminthiasis (Jayentakumar Singh and Mohilal 2017 ). Like our results, other reports have indicated that the most common helminths affecting the Muscovy ducks are Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum (Muhairwa et al 2007 ; Hoque et al 2014 ) .…”

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Evaluation of metabolic syndromes and parasitic infection in Muscovy ducks under different management conditions

Chavarro-Tulcán

Arias-Sosa

Rojas

2021

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Proper health management is essential for productivity in duck farming. However, there is limited information on the effect of management conditions on rates of metabolic problems and parasitic infections in anatids. We evaluated the rates of metabolic syndromes and gastrointestinal parasite involvement in Muscovy ducks up to 12 weeks of age, under 3 management conditions: backyard, organized, and organized with probiotics. Individuals under organized management developed 2 metabolic problems: ascites, which was rare (3.5%), fatal, and affected both males and females, and angel wing syndrome, which was more frequent (10.6%), has low impact on general health, and only affected males. The treatments do not have a significant effect on the development of ascites, but only individuals in controlled conditions presented this syndrome, and due to its low prevalence, further studies with a larger sample size are required. The risk of angel wing syndrome increased significantly with probiotic supplementation. Regarding to parasitic infection, the improvement of sanitary management and the use of probiotics supplementation reduced the occurrence of coccidiosis. Similarly organized management with probiotic supplementation showed a protective effect on helminthiasis by reducing the frequency of Heterakis gallinarum and greatly reducing the helminth egg load. Coccidiosis and helminthiasis infections were not significantly correlated with the final weight of the ducks. Therefore, organized management and the use of probiotics seems to reduce the impact of parasitic infection, although it increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

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Evaluation of metabolic syndromes and parasitic infection in Muscovy ducks under different management conditions

Chavarro-Tulcán

Arias-Sosa

Rojas

2021

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“…The prevalence of trichomonosis among common pigeons in Spain was found to be 34.2% (Villanua et al, 2006), in southern Khorasan in Iran -57.8% (Radfar et al, 2011), in Iraq -39.2% (Al-Barwari et al, 2012, in the province of Kvaliobia, Egypt -68.9% (Abd El-Rahman et al, 2008), and in Colombia -40.0% (Pérez-García et al, 2015). Adult birds can remain infected for a year or more and are a constant source of infection for their squabs (Jayentakumar Singh & Mohilal, 2017).…”

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Parasites of domestic and wild pigeons in the south of Ukraine

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Pigeons are closely related to human life and are both a source of food and object for hobbies and sports. Parasitic diseases of birds are the main reason for their growth retardation, reduced productivity and viability. The article presents the results of studying the prevalence of trichomonosis, cestodes and nematodes among the population of wild and domestic pigeons in the south of Ukraine. According to the results of the conducted researches it is established that in the south of Ukraine endoparasitoses of domestic and wild pigeons are quite widespread, and all species of this bird are carriers of Trichomonas gallinae. At the same time, the highest rate of Trichomonas infection was recorded in Columba palambus and C. livia domestica, and the overall infestation of males is higher by 4.4% compared to females. It was determined that domestic pigeons C. livia domestica were infested with trichomonosis (27.5%) and nematodes (Ascaridia columbae, 57.1%), C. palambus – trichomonosis (32.1%) and cestodes (Raillietina spp., 82.4%), Streptopelia turtur – cestodes (Raillietina spp., 12.5%) and S. decaocto – cestodes (Raillietina spp., 71.4%) and nematodes (Heterakis gallinarum, A. columbae – 33.3% and 44.4% respectively). The overall rate of infestation of pigeons with cestodes was 28.4% and the incidence in males was higher by 3.9% compared to females. It was found that the most common species among pigeon cestodes is Raillietina spp. In addition, 22.9% of pigeons are carriers of nematodes (H. gallinarum, A. columbae and Capillaria spp.). Continuous monitoring of pigeon parasites is necessary because they, in most cases, come into contact with other species of poultry and are a source of general invasion. In terms of further research, it would be promising to study the prevalence of helminthic infestation among wild migratory birds.

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Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal

Adhikari¹,

Ale²,

Dhakal

et al. 2022

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Background Intestinal infection, caused by various protozoans and helminths, represents one of the significant health concerns in pigeons around the world. Objectives The present study aimed to determine the diversity and prevalence of the intestinal parasites in pigeons found in Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan, in central Nepal. Methods The fresh faecal samples (n = 155) were non‐invasively collected from different households and temples pigeons The individual samples were immediately preserved in the 2.5% potassium dichromate solution and transported to the research laboratory. Following direct wet mount and concentration methods, the samples were observed under a compound microscope. Results The results showed 87.1% prevalence rate with 16 parasite species that included 8 protozoan and 8 helminth faunae. The faecal samples of temple pigeons contained a higher prevalence rate with higher parasitic richness (95.6%; 16 species) than household pigeons (75.4%; 12 species). Mixed infection up to four different species was recorded in both types of sampling populations. Conclusions Pigeons harbour a greater prevalence and wider diversity of intestinal parasites and the parasitism varies based on the habitats. Proper management and effective deworming practices are recommended to control intestinal parasitic infection in these avian hosts.

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Gastrointestinal parasitic infection in diverse species of domestic birds of Manipur, India

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Evaluation of metabolic syndromes and parasitic infection in Muscovy ducks under different management conditions

Evaluation of metabolic syndromes and parasitic infection in Muscovy ducks under different management conditions

Parasites of domestic and wild pigeons in the south of Ukraine

Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal

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