Occurence of ecto- and endo parasites in pigeon (Columba livia Linn.)

Musa, Sharmin; Afroz, Sharmin Dil; Khanum, Hamida

doi:10.3329/ujzru.v30i0.10758

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“…The observations of this study somewhat lower the report of Musa et al (2011). The higher prevalence of ecto-parasitic infections might be due to due to favorable climatic conditions as well as diversified topography of the sampled areas (combination of plane, hilly and coastal areas) which favors the growth and development of such ecto-parasites.…”

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Prevalence of Ecto and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections of Pigeon at Chittagong Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh

Ghosh¹

2014

J. adv. parasitol.

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A study was conducted to assess the prevalence of ecto and gastrointestinal parasitic infections in domestic pigeons (Columba livia) in Chittagong Metropolitan area, Bangladesh. A total of 100 pigeons were examined for the presence of ecto and gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infections. The investigation revealed that the overall prevalence of ecto-parasitic infestation was 67%. Among 6 different ecto-parasites, the highest infestation was caused by Pseudolynchia canariensis (43%). It was also explored that pediculosis was a common problem in the study population where Lipeurus caponis (28%) and Goniodes gallinae (28%) occurred more frequently as compare to Menopon gallinae which constituted the lowest 13%. Further, adult pigeons (86%) were more prone to ecto-parasitic infections in compare to squabs (48%), which was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conversely, the overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections was 72% (single or mixed). Among six different species, the highest prevalence was recorded for Ascaridia galli (35%) followed by Capillaria sp infection (22%). Moreover, association between occurrance of gastrointestinal parasitic infections with the stages of the pigeon showed that adults (74%) were more susceptible to GI parasitic infections in compare to squabs (70%) but it was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Among GI parasites, occurrence of Ascaridia galli (32%) and Capillaria sp infections (26%) were more common in adult pigeon where as Raillietina sp (0%) and Syngamus trachea infections (2%) were less frequent in squabs. Finally, it gave an overall idea about the distribution of ecto and GI parasites in association with stage or age of pigeon. We recommended further extensive study which will ultimately assist to take necessary preventive measures against such diseases. All copyrights reserved to Nexus® academic publishers

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Prevalence of Ecto and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections of Pigeon at Chittagong Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh

Ghosh¹

2014

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“…Interestingly, the louse species M. stramineus is found on at least eight host species from two different host orders (Brown, 1971;Dranzoa et al, 1999;Price et al, 2003;Musa et al, 2011).…”

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“…All four of these species are permanent obligate parasites that are found on Rock Pigeons (C. livia; Brown, 1971;Dranzoa et al, 1999;Price et al, 2003;Musa et al, 2011). Rock Pigeons are also parasitized by a hippoboscid fly (P. canariensis).…”

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Walk or ride? Phoretic behaviour of amblyceran and ischnoceran lice

Bartlow

Villa

Thompson

et al. 2016

International Journal for Parasitology

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Phoresy is a behaviour where one organism hitches a ride on another more mobile organism. This is a common dispersal mechanism amongst relatively immobile species that specialise on patchy resources. Parasites specialise on patchily distributed resources: their hosts. Although host individuals are isolated in space and time, parasites must transmit between hosts or they will die with their hosts. Lice are permanent obligate ectoparasites that complete their entire life cycle on their host. They typically transmit when hosts come into direct contact; however, lice are also capable of transmitting phoretically. Yet, phoresy is rare amongst some groups of lice. Fundamental morphological differences have traditionally been used to explain the phoretic differences amongst different suborders of lice; however, these hypotheses do not fully explain observed patterns. We propose that a more fundamental natural history trait may better explain variation in phoresy. Species able to disperse under their own power should be less likely to engage in phoresy than more immobile species. Here we experimentally tested the relationship between independent louse mobility and phoresy using a system with four species of lice (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera and Amblycera) that all parasitize a single host species, the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). We quantified the relative ability of all four species of lice to move independently off the host, and we quantified their ability to attach to, and remain attached to, hippoboscid flies (Pseudolynchia canariensis). Our results show that the most mobile louse species is the least phoretic, and the most phoretic species is quite immobile off the host. Our findings were consistent with the hypothesis that phoretic dispersal should be rare amongst species of lice that are capable of independent dispersal; however other factors such as interspecific competition may also play a role.

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“…Echinoparyphium paraulum), Echinoparyphium recurvatum, Haplorchis pulimio, Brachylaima cribbi, Paratanaisia bragai, Hypoderaeum conoideum, and Catatropis verrucosa (2,3,7,8,10,17,19,20). This study is the first demonstration of the presence of E. revolutum in racing pigeons in Poland via a genetic approach employing the nad1 gene and 28S rDNA as genetic markers.…”

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“…The presence of those flukes was described in three out of 255 mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) in the United States (1). Later studies confirmed the presence of that parasite in pigeons in India and Bangladesh (7,10). However, it was not reported whether the invasion caused any pathologic signs in the birds.…”

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Invasion of Flukes of the Echinostomatidae Family in Racing Pigeon (Columba liviavar.domestica) Lofts

Ledwoń

Dolka

Piasecki³

et al. 2016

Avian Diseases

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Over 4 years, only two known cases of fluke invasions were diagnosed in racing pigeons ( Columba livia ) originating from different regions of Poland. In both cases, the invasion was characterized by a very high mortality (approximately 70%), and the source of the infestation was snails of the Lymnaeidae family eaten by pigeons. Fluke invasions in pigeons are extremely rare and to date have not been described in Poland. Therefore, the occurrence of the symptoms of hemorrhagic diarrhea and sudden deaths of either adult pigeons or nestlings were suspected to be associated with poisoning. Autopsy revealed an invasion of flukes causing hemorrhagic enteritis. Renal failure and spleen atrophy were also found in the birds. Using molecular biology techniques, infestation with the fluke Echinostoma revolutum was determined in the second case.

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Occurence of ecto- and endo parasites in pigeon (Columba livia Linn.)

Abstract: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ujzru.v30i0.10758Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ. Vol. 30, 2011 pp. 73-75

Cited by 18 publications

References 5 publications

Prevalence of Ecto and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections of Pigeon at Chittagong Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh

Prevalence of Ecto and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections of Pigeon at Chittagong Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh

Walk or ride? Phoretic behaviour of amblyceran and ischnoceran lice

Invasion of Flukes of the Echinostomatidae Family in Racing Pigeon (Columba liviavar.domestica) Lofts

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