COCCIODOSIS IN PIGEONS DUE TO <i>EIMERIA LABBEANA</i>

Hunt, Suzanne; O’Grady, J. F.

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.1976.tb09509.x

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“…Mature oocysts contain an oocyst residuum (Nieschulz and Kokzidien, 1935). Sporulation lasts 24-38 hours, where the elliptical to spherical shapedoocysts of E. labbeana are somewhat smaller than those of E. columbarum, which measures 15-18.9 urn X 14-17.5 μm (Hunt and Grady, 1976). No micropyle or oocyst residuum was present (Varghese, 1975).…”

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The occurrence and distribution pattern of Eimeria species among domestic pigeons in Minia, Egypt

Gadelhaq

HAbdelaty

2019

Journal of Veterinary Medical Research

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Avian coccidiosis is an important parasitic disease affecting poultry and causes high economic losses in poultry industry, which acts as an important sector in the Egyptian national income. It is caused by genus Eimeria that belongs to subphylum apicomplexa. It affects domestic pigeons causing great losses, particularly in squabs. So, this study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of Eimeria species infecting domestic pigeons (Columbia livia) in Minia province. Intestines of 400 domestic pigeons collected from various poultry butcher shops as well as 103 pooled fecal samples of household pigeons were microscopically examined by the flotation technique. The recovered oocysts were morphologically identified. The overall prevalence of Eimeria species infection was 27.0% (108/400) and 72.82% (75/103) in the intestinal and pooled fecal samples respectively. Seasonally, the highest infection rate in the pooled fecal samples was in both spring and autumn (80.0%), while the lowest was in summer (56.0%). Meanwhile, the infection rate of the intestinal samples was the highest in winter (33.33%) and the lowest in autumn (20.0%). Moreover, The monthly infection rate of intestinal samples revealed that September and April had the highest rates;(55.0% and 41.62%). However, no infection rates were found in October and November, while monthly infection rate of fecal samples recorded that January and February showed 100% infection rate. Meanwhile, March and August, showed the lowest rate of infection 28.57% and 42.86% respectively. The morphological identification revealed the presence of four Eimeria species, Eimeria labbeana, E. columbarum E.columbae and E.labbeana-like, in pigeons in Minia province. Further studies are recommended to investigate the life cycle and molecular differentiation of Eimeria species infecting domestic birds.

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The occurrence and distribution pattern of Eimeria species among domestic pigeons in Minia, Egypt

Gadelhaq

HAbdelaty

2019

Journal of Veterinary Medical Research

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“…For example, cecal coccidiosis (Eimeria colchici) in Ring-necked Pheasants is easily controlled with medicated feed containing zoalene or amprolium, but sulfaquinoxaline is ineffective (Norton 1967). Treatment of captive Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) infected with E. labbeana was successful with amprolium and sulfaquinoxaline (Hunt and O'Grady 1976). Sulfamethazine has also been used successfully to treat coccidiosis in captive Rock Pigeons and Budgerigars when added to drinking water (Panigrahy et al 1981;McDougald 2003).…”

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“…Large numbers of cells are destroyed in infections of moderate to high intensity, leading to reduced food and water consumption, decreased intestinal absorption, and hemorrhage. Affected birds sometimes exhibit diarrhea tinged with blood or mucus, lack of appetite, emaciation, droopiness, loss of coordination, ruffled feathers, and decreased egg production (Hunt and O'Grady 1976;Wages 1987).…”

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Eimeria

Yabsley¹

2008

Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds

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“…Intestinal infection, caused by various protozoans and helminths, represents one of the significant health concerns in pigeons around the globe (Abdullahi et al., 2019; Bahrami et al., 2013; Harlin & Wade, 2009; Yousafzai et al., 2021). For instance, high morbidity and mortality followed by coccidiosis (Balicka‐Ramisz & Pilarczyk, 2014; Balicka‐Ramisz et al., 2021; Hunt & O'Grady, 1976; Rodriguez et al., 1997), capillariasis (Muthusami & Gopinath, 2017; Parsani et al., 2014; Pees, 2008; Qamar et al., 2017; Rodriguez et al., 1997), ascariasis (Abdel Rahman et al., 2019; Parsani et al., 2014; Radfar et al., 2012) and echinostomiasis (Ledwoń et al., 2016) in the pigeons have been reported from different landscapes. In addition, infection by parasites has been followed by a secondary infection in the pigeons, indicating its critical role in the consequences on health (Harlin & Wade, 2009).…”

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Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal

Adhikari¹,

Ale²,

Dhakal

et al. 2022

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Background Intestinal infection, caused by various protozoans and helminths, represents one of the significant health concerns in pigeons around the world. Objectives The present study aimed to determine the diversity and prevalence of the intestinal parasites in pigeons found in Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan, in central Nepal. Methods The fresh faecal samples (n = 155) were non‐invasively collected from different households and temples pigeons The individual samples were immediately preserved in the 2.5% potassium dichromate solution and transported to the research laboratory. Following direct wet mount and concentration methods, the samples were observed under a compound microscope. Results The results showed 87.1% prevalence rate with 16 parasite species that included 8 protozoan and 8 helminth faunae. The faecal samples of temple pigeons contained a higher prevalence rate with higher parasitic richness (95.6%; 16 species) than household pigeons (75.4%; 12 species). Mixed infection up to four different species was recorded in both types of sampling populations. Conclusions Pigeons harbour a greater prevalence and wider diversity of intestinal parasites and the parasitism varies based on the habitats. Proper management and effective deworming practices are recommended to control intestinal parasitic infection in these avian hosts.

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COCCIODOSIS IN PIGEONS DUE TO EIMERIA LABBEANA

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The occurrence and distribution pattern of Eimeria species among domestic pigeons in Minia, Egypt

The occurrence and distribution pattern of Eimeria species among domestic pigeons in Minia, Egypt

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Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal

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