Capillariasis in the domestic fowl in New Zealand

Rickard, M. D.; Pohl, R

doi:10.1080/00480169.1969.33805

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“…Ascaridia galli is one of the most common nematodes in birds, mainly found in fowl (Mozgovoi, 1968). Eucoleus annulatus has been cited in hosts of the genera Gallus, Numida and Meleagridis in all continents (Richter, 1965;Mayaudon Tarbes & Cedeñ o, 1967/68;Barus & Herrera Rodriguez, 1969;Rickard & Pohl, 1969;Leon & Soldevila, 1978;Hurst et al, 1979;Vattanodorn et al, 1984;Oyeka, 1989;Permin et al, 1997). All the species found in A. barbara in Tenerife are common parasites of fowl.…”

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The helminth fauna of the barbary partridge Alectoris barbara in Tenerife, Canary Islands

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The helminth fauna of the barbary partridge (Alectoris barbara) in Tenerife Island (Canary Archipelago) was studied from 2001 to 2002, as there were no records of helminths from this host in the Canary Islands. Seven helminth species were identified: two cestodes Choanotaenia infundibulum and Lyruterina nigropunctata, and five nematodes Aonchotheca caudinflata, Baruscapillaria obsignata, Eucoleus annulatus, Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum. Lyruterina nigropunctata, A. galli and E. annulatus are recorded for first time in A. barbara. An analysis of available data on Alectoris spp. reveals the importance of intermediate hosts such as arthropods and earthworms in the diet of partridges. Terrestrial helminths are dominant species, with monoxenous and heteroxenous species being present in similar numbers in different Alectoris species along their geographical distribution. Helminth species found in Tenerife from A. barbara are poor indicators of the host colonization from North Africa because these helminths are species that are commonly found in fowl with a cosmopolitan distribution.

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The helminth fauna of the barbary partridge Alectoris barbara in Tenerife, Canary Islands

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“…The mucosal damage caused by the worms interferes with digestion and absorption of nutrients resulting in decreased appetite, diarrhea, debility, and subsequently, death of the affected birds. Capillarid worms are reported to cause lower growth rates, decreased production and reduced fertility in birds (Rickard & Pohl 1969). The intestinal thickening in Capillariasis has been attributed to chronic and repeated infection, high worm load and frequent diarrhea (Wakelin 1965;Moravec et al 1987).…”

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“…Enteric Capillariasis caused by B. obsignata is known to occur in all birds belonging to Anseriformes, Ciconiiformes, Columbiformes, Galliformes, Piciformes and Psittaciformes (Jortner et al 1967;Rickard & Pohl 1969;Pinto et al 2004;Pinto et al 2008;Yabsley 2008;Park & Shin 2010;D' Avila et al 2011). There are few reports traced on enteric Capillariasis caused by B. obsignata infections in turkeys, and the severity of the disease was different in each report (Hurst et al 1979;De Rosa & Shivaprasad 1999;Pinto et al 2008).…”

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“…Any of these six species can cause mild enteritis to life threatening enteric disease in domestic fowls including turkeys. Severe gastro-enteritis and mortality have been reported due to capillarid worm infections especially in Galliformes (Rickard & Pohl 1969;Baru s & Sergejeva 1989;De Rosa & Shivaprasad 1999;Singh 2010). There are few reports traced on enteric Capillariasis caused by B. obsignata infections in chickens (Jortner et al 1967), turkeys (Hurst et al 1979;De Rosa & Shivaprasad 1999;Pinto et al 2008) and rock partridges (Park & Shin 2010) globally.…”

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Baruscapillaria obsignata: a serious cause of enteropathy and high mortality in turkeys (meleagris gallopavo)

Palanivelu

Kumar

Singh

et al. 2016

Veterinary Quarterly

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Background: Capillariasis, an important parasitic disease of birds is caused at least by seven different genera of trichurid nematodes with clinical outcome ranging from mild enteritis to high mortality. Objective: This study was aimed to investigate the causative agent involved in high mortality associated with severe enteric illness among turkey flocks in an organized commercial poultry farm at Bareilly, India. Materials and Methods: Turkey carcasses (n D 119) and fecal samples from the affected deep litter pen constituted as the study materials. The disease was investigated by systematic necropsy, direct microscopy and histopathology. Representative samples were screened for other enteric pathogens. Results: Microscopic examination of mucosal scraping revealed capillarid worms and their eggs in all the samples. The morphological features of adult worms were typically consistent to Baruscapillaria obsignata. Histopathology exhibited thickened muscular and mucosal layers, mononuclear and heterophilic infiltration in the lamina propria, blunting and clubbing of villi, epithelial denudation and sections of capillarid worms. Administration of levamisole at 80 ppm in drinking water reduced the mortality, clinical illness and worm load after three days of therapy. Conclusions: The capillarid worms in different avian hosts can cause different clinical manifestations and outcomes. From India, this is the first report describing intestinal pathology caused by B. obsignata in turkeys. We conclude that the B. obsignata infection is capable of causing life threatening enteropathy in turkeys and, hence, routine screening, scheduled deworming and good litter management are crucial to control the infection and its associated loss.

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Diseases of the domestic fowl in Northern New Zealand

1972

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

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Capillariasis in the domestic fowl in New Zealand

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The helminth fauna of the barbary partridge Alectoris barbara in Tenerife, Canary Islands

The helminth fauna of the barbary partridge Alectoris barbara in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Baruscapillaria obsignata: a serious cause of enteropathy and high mortality in turkeys (meleagris gallopavo)

Diseases of the domestic fowl in Northern New Zealand

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