@article {94863, title = {Ecto-and Endo-parasites of domestic birds in Owan west, east and Akoko-Edo in Edo state of Nigeria}, journal = {International Journal of Zoology Studies}, volume = {3}, year = {2018}, month = {09-2018}, pages = {28 - 35}, abstract = {

Parasites are major cause of low productivity in poultry resulting in poor health, stunted growth, low productivity and yield of birds especially those reared in free-range. Twenty-three (23) live domestic birds comprising of 13 chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus), 6 ducks (Anas sparsa), and 4 pigeons\  (Columba livia) distributed across 3 Local Government Council Areas (LGAs) in Owan West, East and Akoko-Edo of Edo State, Nigeria, was screened for ecto- and endo-parasites. In addition, two hundred (200) faecal samples from 200 domestic birds distributed across the 3 LGAs were investigated for endoparasites. From the 23 live birds, nine species of ectoparasite (Mallophaga-lice), were recovered, of which Menopon gallinae recorded the highest prevalence (23.33\%), while Coclutogaster heterographus recorded the least (3.33\%). 162 of the 223 birds (23 live birds + 200 faecal samples) investigated were positive for endoparasites recording an overall prevalence of 72.65\%. From these hosts, 25 species of endohelminths comprising of 9 species of cestode; 13 species of nematode; 3 species of trematode and some protozoan sporocysts were recovered. Raillietina tetragona recorded the highest overall prevalence (20.40\%), while Amidostomum anseris recorded the least with a prevalence of 0.20\%. All 13 live chickens (100\%) and 2 pigeons (50\%) were observed to be infected with endoparasites. They included: 8 species of cestode; 3 species of nematode and a trematode species. R. tetragona recorded the highest overall prevalence (24.69\%) while A. anseris recorded the least with a prevalence of 0.94\%. A total of 147 (73.50\%) of the 200 faecal samples investigated recorded various species of endoparasites. They included: 12 species of nematode (63.39\%); 6 species of cestode (29.46\%); 2 species of trematode (6.25\%) and some unsporulated protozoan sporocysts (0.89\%). Heterakis gallinarum recorded the highest prevalence (21.88\%) while A. anseris recorded the least (0.45\%). These observations showed that the recorded ecto-and endo-parasites are major consequences of the bird\’s migratory and unhygienic feeding habits which resulted in poor-health, productivity and even death.

}, keywords = {Anas sparsa, Columbia livie, Domestic birds, ecto-and endo-parasites, feeding habits, Gallus gallus domestica, parasitic infections}, issn = {2455-7269}, url = {http://www.zoologyjournals.com/archives/2018/vol3/issue5/3-4-38}, author = {E.U. Edosomwan and E.J. Igetei} } @article {94861, title = {Ecto and Endo Parasites of Domestic Birds in Owan West, East and Akoko-Edo in Edo State of Nigeria}, journal = {Annals of Reviews and Research}, volume = {4}, year = {2018}, pages = {8 pp}, type = {Open Access. 555629.pdf}, abstract = {

Twenty-three (23) live domestic birds comprising of 13 chickens (Gallus gallus domestica), 6 ducks (Anas sparsa), and 4 pigeons (Columbia livie) distributed across 3 Local Government Council Areas (LGAs) in Owan West, East and Akoko-Edo of Edo State, Nigeria, was screened for ecto- and endo-parasites. In addition, two hundred (200) faecal samples from 200 domestic birds distributed across the 3 LGAs were investigated for endoparasites. From the 23 live birds, nine species of ectoparasite (Mallophaga-lice), were recovered, of which Menopon gallinae recorded the highest prevalence (23.33\%), while Coclutogaster heterographus recorded the least (3.33\%). 162 of the 223 birds (23 live birds + 200 faecal samples) investigated were positive for endoparasites recording an overall prevalence of 72.65\%. From these hosts, 25 species of endo-helminths comprising of 9 species of cestode; 13 species of nematode; 3 species of trematode and some protozoan sporocysts were recovered. Raillietina tetragona recorded the highest overall prevalence (20.40\%), while Amidostomum anseris recorded the least with a prevalence of 0.20\%. All 13 live chickens (100\%) and 2 pigeons (50\%) were observed to be infected with endoparasites. They included: 8 species of cestode; 3 species of nematode and a trematode species. R. tetragona recorded the highest overall prevalence (24.69\%) while A. anseris recorded the least with a prevalence of 0.94\%. A total of 147 (73.50\%) of the 200 faecal samples investigated recorded various species of endoparasites. They included: 12 species of nematode (63.39\%); 6 species of cestode (29.46\%); 2 species of trematode (6.25\%) and some unsporulated protozoan sporocysts (0.89\%). Heterakis gallinarum recorded the highest prevalence (21.88\%) while A. anseris recorded the least (0.45\%). These observations showed that the recorded ecto-and endo-parasites are major consequences of the bird\’s migratory and feeding habits.

}, keywords = {Anas sparsa, Coclutogaster heteronaphus, Columbia livie, Ecto and endo parasites; Domestic birds; Feeding habits and Parasitic infections, Gallus gallus domestica}, url = {https://juniperpublishers.com/arr/pdf/ARR.MS.ID.555629.pdf}, author = {E.U. Edosomwan and E.J. Igetei} } @article {94597, title = {Inventory of lice of mammals and farmyard chicken in North-eastern Algeria}, journal = {Veterinary World}, volume = {11}, year = {2018}, month = {online March 201}, pages = {386 - 396}, abstract = {

Background and Aim: Lice are permanent ectoparasites, extremely specific to their hosts. Their great importance in veterinary medicine remain significant, they can cause their direct pathogenic actions like irritability, dermatitis, anemia, decreased weight gain, and milk production. The purpose of this work was to made the first time an inventory of mammalian lice in North-eastern Algeria.


Materials and Methods: Our survey of lice infestation was conducted on several animal species from five provinces of North-eastern Algeria. A total of 57 cattle, 83 sheep, 77 goats, 111 wild boars, and 63 farmyard chickens were examined. The collection of lice was carried out much more in mammals and chickens during the winter period. Lice were collected either manually or using brushing and kept in flasks containing 70\% ethanol. The identification of lice was achieved in the laboratory using a binocular loupe.


Results: Concerning cattle, 63\% and 27\% of those examined subjects from Souk-Ahras and Guelma study areas, respectively, were carriers of lice. Damalinia bovis was the louse most frequently found on cattle in these two regions. Three other species were identified in Souk-Ahras: Haematopinus eurysternus (25\%), Linognathus vituli (10\%), and Solenopotes capillatus (5\%). Regarding sheep, 39\% and 24\% of examined animals in Souk-Ahras and Guelma, were carrying lice. Damalinia ovis was the most frequently encountered lice on sheep in both regions. Linognathus ovillus also was identified in Souk-Ahras, representing 0.3\% of the collected lice. Concerning goats, 53\% and 30\% of examined animals in Souk-Ahras and Guelma, were parasitized of lice. Two species of lice were found: Damalinia caprae and Linognathus africanus. For farmyard chickens, 69\% and 100\% of the farmyard chicken in Souk-Ahras and Mila were parasitized by lice, respectively. Menopon gallinae was the most frequently encountered louse in farmyard chicken in both regions. Eight other species were identified in Mila and four other species only in Souk-Ahras. Finally, 25\% and 28\% of the wild boars in Annaba and El Tarf were parasitized by lice, respectively. Haematopinus suis was the only species found on wild boars in both regions.

Conclusion: These results are to be taken into account for lice control schemes and louse-borne diseases. Keywords: boars, farmyard chickens, lice, North-eastern Algeria, ruminants.

}, keywords = {boars, farmyard chickens, lice, North-eastern Algeria, ruminants}, issn = {09728988}, doi = {10.14202/vetworld.2018.386-396}, url = {http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.11/March-2018/21.pdf}, author = {Mohamed Nadir Meguini and Souad Righi and Faycal Zeroual and Khelaf Saidani and Ahmed Benakhla} }