A Survey of Ectoparasites in the Free Range Domestic Fowl, Gallus Gallus domesticus, In Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2018
Authors:S. Etim Bassey, Marroh R.
Journal:Journal of Environment and Bio Research
Volume:2
Issue:1
Pagination:1-3
Date Published:08-2018
Type of Article:Open Access
Keywords:chicken, Dermanyssus gallinae, Free range, parasite
Abstract:

This study evaluated the ectoparasites in free range domestic chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus, in Amassoma, Bayelsa state, Nigeria. A total of
20 specimens of domestic fowls, comprising of 7 males and 13 females, were sampled in Amassoma, Bayelsa state, Nigeria, between September
and October 2014. The specimens were physically examined for ectoparasites. The resultant parasites were viewed under the microscopy and the
results compared with identification key based on their morphology. Results showed the presence of one species of lice, Menacanthus stramineus
and mites, Dermanyssus gallinae, with prevalence rate of 30% and 20%, respectively. The intensity of infection was 1.00 and 0.65 for Menacanthus
stramineus and Dermanyssus gallinae, respectively. As such, there is the need for a close study of free range domestic fowl ectoparasites to
determine their level of public health importance since the fowls interact and sometimes feed on food sources of humans.

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