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Coprological Detection of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Intensively Managed Poultry Farms in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. [PDF]

J Parasitol Res
The poultry industry is an infant but rapidly growing sector in Ethiopia. Although poultry farming is one of the Ethiopian government’s developmental initiatives, the sector is facing various challenges, particularly due to infectious diseases. Among infectious diseases, helminthiasis is one of the challenges affecting poultry production.
Tefera M, Wasiyhun M.
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Diversity of Parasitic Fauna in Semi-Scavenging Indigenous Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Bangladesh. [PDF]

Vet Med Sci
GI helminth and lice are highly prevalent in indigenous semi‐scavenging chickens. Seven species of helminths were detected, and Raillietina was predominant. Three species of lice were identified and Menopon gallinae was most abundant. Co‐infection was observed in helminth infections and lice infestation.
Kausar-A-Noor, Hasan MM, Anisuzzaman, Alam MZ, Khatun MS, Dey AR.   +5 more
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Simultaneous analysis of the intestinal parasites and diet through eDNA metabarcoding

Integrative Zoology, Volume 18, Issue 3, Page 399-413, May 2023., 2023
We design a eukaryotic mini‐barcode (MiniB18S_81), which provides high taxonomic resolution of the most relevant diet and parasite phyla, Arthropoda, Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, and Apicomplexa, at the order level. An excellent tool to simultaneously provide detailed information regarding the diet and parasites of birds, essential for conservation and ...
Xabier CABODEVILLA, Benjamín Juan GÓMEZ‐MOLINER, Naiara ABAD, María José MADEIRA   +3 more
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Welfare of laying hens on farm

EFSA Journal, Volume 21, Issue 2, February 2023., 2023
Abstract This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of laying hens, pullets and layer breeders on farm. The most relevant husbandry systems used in Europe are described. For each system, highly relevant welfare consequences were identified, as well as related animal‐based measures (ABMs), and hazards leading to the welfare consequences.
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Animal Welfare (AHAW), Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez, Dominique Joseph Bicout, Paolo Calistri, Elisabetta Canali, Julian Ashley Drewe, Bruno Garin‐Bastuji, Jose Luis Gonzales Rojas, Christian Gortázar Schmidt, Mette Herskin, Miguel Ángel Miranda Chueca, Barbara Padalino, Paolo Pasquali, Helen Clare Roberts, Hans Spoolder, Karl Stahl, Antonio Velarde, Arvo Viltrop, Christoph Winckler, Inmaculada Estevez, Maryse Guinebretière, Bas Rodenburg, Lars Schrader, Inga Tiemann, Thea Van Niekerk, Michele Ardizzone, Sean Ashe, Michaela Hempen, Olaf Mosbach‐Schulz, Cristina Rojo Gimeno, Yves Van der Stede, Marika Vitali, Virginie Michel   +33 more
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WormWatch: Park soil surveillance reveals extensive Toxocara contamination across the UK and Ireland

Veterinary Record, Volume 192, Issue 1, 7/14 January 2023., 2023
Abstract Background Toxocarosis is a globally distributed zoonotic disease, but sources of infection are not well documented over large geographical scales. To determine levels of environmental contamination, soil from 142 parks and recreational areas across the UK and Ireland was assessed for the presence of Toxocara.
Paul M. Airs, Claire Brown, Erica Gardiner, Liz Maciag, Jamie P. Adams, Eric R. Morgan   +5 more
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Prevalence of helminth and protozoan infections in pet birds of Chattogram, Bangladesh

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 9, Issue 1, Page 548-556, January 2023., 2023
A total of 549 pooled faecal and 311 individual blood samples were collected from different species of pet birds during June 2019 to June 2020. The faecal samples were examined following routine microscopic tests to identify the eggs and oocysts of helminths and protozoan parasites, respectively. Polymerase chain reaction was performed to determine the
Mohammad Bayzid, Farazi Muhammad Yasir Hasib, Tanjila Hasan, Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan, Mohammad Masuduzzaman, Mohammad Alamgir Hossain, Mohammad Abdul Alim   +6 more
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An Update on Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection in Captive Wild Animals in Bangladesh

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Gastrointestinal parasites cause health problems and even death in captive animals. These animals are more susceptible to parasitic infestations because of confinement and stress. The aim of the study is to describe parasitic causal agents in captive wild animals at the Bangladesh National Zoo, Chittagong Zoo, and Tilagarh Eco Park, in Sylhet.
Rehana Rahman, Jannatul Nyema, Md. Imranuzzaman, Bijoy Banik, Proshanto Singha Pranto, Kanan Talukder, Susmita Rani Sarkar, Shampa Deb Nath, Kazi Mehetazul Islam, Tilak Chandra Nath, Saiful Islam, Lizandra Guidi Magalhães   +11 more
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The Effect of Calcium Hydroxideon Mortality of Ascaridia galli In Vitro

Journal of Parasite Science, 2019
Ascaridiasis can be happened in either broiler or hens that can caused decrease of meat and egg productions. Ascaridiasis is a parasite that is most often found in poultry and cause high economic losses.
Inggarsetya Syah Audini, Setiawan Koesdarto, Ira Sari Yudaniayanti, Setiawati Sigit, Sri Mumpuni Sosiawati, Agus Sunarso   +5 more
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Anthelmintic Activity Ethanol Extract of Ocimum sanctum Linn. Leaves Against Ascaridia galli In Vitro

Journal of Parasite Science, 2019
The aims of this research are to determine concentration, exposure time, interaction between concentration and exposure time of ethanol extract of Ocimum sanctum Linn.
Vanna Lidya Kharisma, Setiawan Koesdarto, Koesnoto Supriandono, Lucia Tri Suwanti, Sri Agus Sudjarwo, Kusnoto Kusnoto   +5 more
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Effectiveness Test of Papaya Leaves Extract (Carica papaya L.) as Antihelmintics of Ascaridia galli Worm

Berkala Kedokteran, 2019
: Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminth is a group of nematoda worm parasite that causes infection in human because the egg is swallowed or direct contact with the larva.
Farindira Vesti Rahmasari, Fikri Adhi Wibowo   +1 more
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