Survey of Helminth Parasites of Free Range Muscovy Ducks (Anas platyrynchos) Slaughtered in Gombe, North Eastern Nigeria

Paul, BT; Lawal, Jallailudeen Rabana; Ejeh, EF; Ndahi, J. J.; Peter, Innocent Damudu; Bello, A. M.; Wakil, Yakaka

doi:10.3923/ijps.2015.466.470

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“…We observed A. galli and H. gallinarum to be the most prevalent helminth among ducks. An earlier study carried out on ducks in Nigeria reported A. galli and H. gallinarum to be the most predominant helminths with Eimeria species been the most prevalent protozoan [19, 20]. A. galli and H. gallinarum have been reported to be the most prevalent parasites of ducks in Tanzania [21].…”

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Gastrointestinal parasites of different avian species in Ilorin, North Central, Nigeria.

Ola-Fadunsin¹,

Ganiyu²,

Rabiu³

et al. 2019

J Adv Vet Anim Res

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Objective: The current study aimed to determine the prevalence, infection burden, and risk factors associated with the occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in different avian species in Ilorin, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in Ilorin, involving 597 fecal samples and GI tracts from a variety of sold and slaughtered avian species. The study was conducted between September 2017 and February 2018. Fecal samples were examined using floatation technique, while the GI tracts were examined for gross helminths and its content were subjected to the direct wet mount examination. Data were analyzed using percentages (descriptive) and the Chi -square (१) test (inferential). p < 0.05 was considered significant for all analysis. Results: Ten GI parasites were detected with Eimeria species (32.83%), Ascaridia galli (30.15%) and Heterakis gallinarum (24.79%) as the most prevalent ones. Multiple parasites co-infection was recorded in all the avian species: broilers (77.78%), layers (33.33%), cockerels (45.16%), indigenous chickens (17.91%), ducks (69.70%), pigeons (94.12%), turkeys (47.83%), and guinea fowls (77.36%). Pigeons (100.00%) and turkeys (95.65%) were the most infected avian species. Age, sex, and avian types were significantly ( p < 0.05) associated with the occurrence of GI parasites infection. Conclusion: This study gives a reflection of the GI parasites fauna of avian species in Nigeria. The GI parasites are endemic among different avian species in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria. Knowledge on the epidemiology of these parasites is important in instituting a good preventive and control measures against GI parasites, so as to have maximum production and reproduction effects in the poultry industry.

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Gastrointestinal parasites of different avian species in Ilorin, North Central, Nigeria.

Ola-Fadunsin¹,

Ganiyu²,

Rabiu³

et al. 2019

J Adv Vet Anim Res

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“…Patagifer bilobus showed the highest mean intensity both in the male (27 ± 0) and female ducks (21 ± 0) ( Table 2) All the ducks were adults and showed high prevalence of cestodes which argues against the findings of Paul et al (2015). Muhairwa et al (2007) also stated that the prevalence of cestodes was higher in ducklings than in adult ducks in their study.…”

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“…female (16 ± 0.87). Paul et al (2015) found the highest prevalence of A. galli (85.6%), followed by Heterakis gallinarum (79.50%). Temperature and rainfall were important factors for the development, hatching and survival of preparasitic stages of nematodes (Abdul-Basit et al 2010).…”

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Occurrence of parasites in domestic ducks from rural areas of Narayanganj

Begum

Mukutmoni

Akter

et al. 2019

Bangladesh J. Zool.

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Thirty six domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) were examined to observe the occurrence of ecto and endoparasites. Altogether seven species of ectoparasites namely Anaticola crassicornis, Lipeurus caponis, Goniocotes hologaster, Menopon gallinae, Menacanthus stramineus, Holomenopon leucpxanthum and Dermanyssus gallinae were observed and identified. L. caponis showed the highest prevalence both in male and female (100%). Mean intensity of A. crassicornis in female ducks was the highest (14.5 ± 2.36) followed by L. caponis (12.5 ± 3.21). The lowest mean intensity was of G. hologaster (2.5 ± 1.41) in male ducks. Prevalence of D. gallinae was higher in male (62.5%) than in female (40%). The maximum percentage of ectoparasites was recovered from wing feather (38.62) followed by trunk (23.85) and skin (23.44). Among the endoparasites, the occurrence of cestodes (77.78%) was the highest with the topmost intensity (51.43 ± 4.88). The highest prevalence was of Hymenolepis columbae and Hymenolepis diminuta (60%). Echinoparyphium recurvatum, Echinostoma revolutum and Tracheohilus sisowi showed the similar prevalence (30%) in male ducks. Patagifer bilobus showed the peak mean intensity in both the male and female ducks. Only one species of nematode, Ascaridia galli was recovered. The maximum endohelminths were found in the small intestine (48.30%) followed by duodenum (31.36%) and rectum (15.32%). Bangladesh J. Zool. 47(2): 315-323, 2019

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“…Intermediate hosts: insects Habitat: small intestine Distribution: Cosmopolitan. Egypt -Beni-Suef province (El-Dakhly et al, 2020), Bangladesh -Dhaka, Narayanganj (Aleya et al, 2019), Nigeria -Gombe, İlorin (Paul et al, 2015;Ola-Fadunsin et al, 2016), India -Upper Assam (Borah et al, 2018), Tanzania (Rukambile et al, 2020).…”

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A systematic review of tapeworms (Plathelminthes, Cestoda) of domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos dom.)

Rzayev

Nasirov²,

Gasimov

2021

Regul. Mech. Biosyst.

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Tapeworms of domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos dom.) causing helminthiasis and serious damage to the hosts, cause economic damage in the poultry industry. Helminthological research devoted to the study of the parasite fauna, including tapeworms of domestic ducks, has been carried out in many countries. But there is no review information on the study of the helminth fauna of domestic ducks. We take our own materials and literature data and summarise the information on cestode parasites of Anas platyrhynchos dom., which have been recorded in the world until 2020. Each species is provided with the following data: scientific name, authority and year, intermediate and auxiliary hosts, habitat in the host body, collecting localities and geographic distribution, prevalence and intensity of infection and literature sources. Based on our own research and analysis of literature data, it was revealed that hitherto there are 419 species of helminths (Trematoda – 213, Cestoda – 89, Nematoda – 79, Acanthocephala – 11) recorded parasitising domestic ducks. The tapeworms found in Azerbaijan belong to four families (Dilepididae – 3, Hymenolepididae – 68, Davaineidae – 13, Diphyllobothriidae – 5). In Azerbaijan, 11 out of 89 species of helminths have been found in domestic ducks. Six of them were also noted in the course of our helminthological studies. The cestoda Diorchis inflata was recorded the first time in domestic ducks in Azerbaijan. Most species of cestodes were found in the north-eastern regions of Azerbaijan (Shabran – 11 species, Khachmaz – 6 species) and the southern region (Astara – 4 species). All of these areas are located on the shores of the Caspian Sea and are located on the annual migration route of wild birds involved in the spread of cestodes, which are considered biohelminths. Six species (Drepanidotaenia lanceolata, Hymenolepis apodemi, Hymenolepis diminuta, Ligula interrupta, Ligula intestinalis, Schistocephalus solidus) of cestodes parasitize both birds and mammals (D. lanceolata, H. diminuta in humans).

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Survey of Helminth Parasites of Free Range Muscovy Ducks (Anas platyrynchos) Slaughtered in Gombe, North Eastern Nigeria

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Gastrointestinal parasites of different avian species in Ilorin, North Central, Nigeria.

Gastrointestinal parasites of different avian species in Ilorin, North Central, Nigeria.

Occurrence of parasites in domestic ducks from rural areas of Narayanganj

A systematic review of tapeworms (Plathelminthes, Cestoda) of domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos dom.)

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