Gastrointestinal helminths in pigeon Columba livia (Gmelin, 1789)

Begum, Anwara; Sehrin, Subrina

doi:10.3329/jasbs.v38i1.15324

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“…The only cestode and the least prevalent species of intestinal parasite was Hymenolepi s sp., and it was reported only in three faecal samples of the temple pigeons. Its prevalence rate (1.9%) was much lower than that reported from Bangladesh (63.33%) (Begum & Sehrin, 2013) and marginally lower than that previously reported from Nepal (3.3%) (Gurung, 2016). Its positive case might be due to the ingestion of the intermediate hosts like grain beetles, fleas, or other insects carrying infective stages, which are the risks of Hymenolepis sp.…”

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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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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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“…In contrast, Al Quraishy et al (2019) in Saudi Arabia recorded 77.78% prevalence, Diakou et al (2013) in Thessaloniki, Nothern Greece recorded 70.58% prevalence. The highest (100%) prevalence was recorded by Begum and Sehrin (2012) in Dhaka, while the lowest (6%) prevalence was recorded by Ghosh et al (2014) in CMA, Bangladesh.…”

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Occurrence of cestodes and comparative efficacy of Typha angustata and sulphadimidine against cestodes in Columba livia domestica (Domestic Pigeon)

Yousafzai

Rafiq

Kamal

et al. 2021

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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The occurrence of intestinal parasites of Columba livia domestica has been on the increase, leading to high economic and production losses with more fatal cases. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of cestodes in pigeons and determine the efficacy of Typha angustata extract and sulphadimidine against these cestodes in the domestic pigeon. A total of 30 pigeons were examined. 18 (60%) pigeons were found infected with only one type of cestode species (Raillietina spp.). The difference in prevalence between males and females was statistically significant (χ 2 = 8.167, p = 0.004). The mean EPG count in group A (treated with T. angustata extract) before treatment and after treatment was 176 ± 4.33 and 155 ± 4.24, respectively. In group B (treated with sulphadimidine), the mean EPG calculated before treatment and after treatment was 184 ± 6.74 and 35 ± 3.53, respectively. The efficacy at day 28 of T. angustata and Sulphadimidine was 11.93% and 80.97%, respectively. It was concluded on the basis of the EPG and efficacy data that T. angustata extract had low efficacy against raillietiniasis, while as sulphadimidine, which is also used before to treat different intestinal parasites, had a good efficacy against raillietiniasis. Further studies are required to know the prevalence of other gastrointestinal parasites in pigeons and efficacy of different medicinal plants against such parasites.

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“…However, the prevalence of A. columbae and Raillietina sp. in wild C. livia vary widely between different locations, ranging from 5.0 to 46.7% and from 1.7 to 100.0%, respectively (TORO et al, 1999;FORONDA et al, 2004;BEGUM & SEHRIN, 2012;EDOSOMWAN et al, 2012;DIAKOU et al, 2013;DIPINETO et al, 2013). The MII (9.1) and range of parasitism (1-144) for A. columbae in the present study were similar to those in previous reports: mean intensities of 8.4 and 8.5 and ranges of 1-107 parasites (FORONDA et al, 2004;SENLIK et al, 2005), but lower MII (3.2) was observed among 55 semi-captive C. livia in the state of Rio de Janeiro (SILVA et al, 1990).…”

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Gastrointestinal helminths of two populations of wild pigeons (Columba livia) in Brazil

Vaz

Silva

Ferreira

et al. 2017

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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The present study analyzed gastrointestinal helminth communities in 265 wild pigeons (Columba livia) living in the municipalities of São Paulo and Tatuí, state of São Paulo, Brazil, over a one-year period. The birds were caught next to grain storage warehouses and were necropsied. A total of 790 parasites comprising one nematode species and one cestode genus were recovered from 110 pigeons, thus yielding an overall prevalence of 41.5%, mean intensity of infection of 7.2 ± 1.6 (range 1-144) and discrepancy index of 0.855. Only 15 pigeons (5.7%) presented mixed infection. The helminths isolated from the birds were Ascaridia columbae (Ascaridiidae) and Raillietina sp. (Davaineidae). The birds' weights differed according to sex but this did not influence the intensity of infection. The overall prevalence and intensity of infection did not differ between the sexes, but the prevalence was higher among the birds from Tatuí (47.8%). The gastrointestinal helminth community of C. livia was characterized in the two areas studied and parasite homogeneity was observed over the 12 months analyzed at both locations. These results make contributions to the current literature on health aspects of wild C. livia populations.Keywords: Columbiformes, helminthology, nematodes, cestodes, Ascaridia, Raillietina. ResumoO presente estudo analisou comunidades gastrointestinais de helmintos em 265 indivíduos de Columba livia de vida livre nos municípios de São Paulo e Tatuí, estado de São Paulo, Brasil, durante um ano. As aves foram capturadas em áreas de armazenamento de grãos e sementes e necropsiadas. Um total de 790 parasitos representando uma espécie de nematódeo e um gênero de cestoide foram recuperados de 110 pombos com uma prevalência geral de 41,5%, intensidade média de infecção de 7,2 ± 1,6 (amplitude 1-144) e índice de discrepância de 0,855. Somente 15 (5,7%) pombos tiveram uma infecção mista. Os helmintos isolados das aves foram Ascaridia columbae (Ascaridiidae) e Raillietina sp. (Davaineidae). O peso das aves foi diferente entre os sexos, mas não influenciou a intensidade de infecção. A prevalência geral e a intensidade de infecção não foram diferentes entre sexo, mas a prevalência foi maior nas aves de Tatuí (47,8%). A comunidade gastrointestinal de helmintos de C. livia foi caracterizada nas duas áreas estudadas e uma homogeneidade de parasitos foi observada nos 12 meses analisados, em ambas localidades. Os resultados contribuem para a literatura atual sobre aspectos sanitários de populações de C. livia em vida livre.

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Gastrointestinal helminths in pigeon Columba livia (Gmelin, 1789)

Cited by 10 publications

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

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

Occurrence of cestodes and comparative efficacy of Typha angustata and sulphadimidine against cestodes in Columba livia domestica (Domestic Pigeon)

Gastrointestinal helminths of two populations of wild pigeons (Columba livia) in Brazil

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