Prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites in captive birds at Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden, Kankaria Zoo, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Parsani, H.R.; Momin, R. R.; Sahu, R. K.; Patel, B. G.

doi:10.11609/jott.zpj.18.1.987-92

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“…Tylodelphys excavata had been detected from Ciconia ciconia in the Ankara Province of Turkey earlier (Coil and Kuntz, 1958). All the species found in our study had been previously described as parasitising white storks in various countries by different researchers (Vicente et al, 1995;Schuster et al, 2002;Parsani et al, 2003;Drago and Lunaschi, 2011), except S. (M.) spinulosa which was first recorded in Ciconiiform birds in this study. Storks may have become infected with the parasites when grazing on the swamp or ploughed fields in Turkey or in any other country where they migrate.…”

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“…Because of the high mobility of birds, it is often difficult to determine which parasites collected from them belong to the native fauna. Although there have been a few studies performed in other countries (Vicente et al, 1995;Parsani et al, 2003;Drago and Lunaschi, 2011), no systematic and detailed studies have been conducted on the white storks of Turkey to date.…”

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Intestinal helminths of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus 1758) from an inter-route site in Turkey

Girişgin

Birlik

Şenlik

et al. 2017

Acta Veterinaria Hungarica

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In Turkey, a study was conducted during the years 2009-2015 to detect the gastrointestinal helminth species of 18 white storks (Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus, 1758 (Aves: Ciconiiformes) sampled from aquatic or swamp areas of Bursa Province, one of the inter-route sites where storks intensely stay. The results of postmortem examination revealed that 17 (94.44%) white storks harboured one or more helminth species. Eight species of helminths were detected at the following prevalence rates: Dictymetra discoidea (38.88%), Chaunocephalus ferox (37.50%), Schistocephalus solidus (27.77%), Stephanoprora (Monilifer) spinulosa (18.75%), Echinoparyphium sp. (12.50%), Tylodelphys excavata (6.25%), T. clavata (6.25%), and Syncuaria ciconiae (6.25%). This study is the first report on the presence of all the above species except T. excavata from white storks in Turkey. Stephanoprora (M.) spinulosa was found in Ciconiiform birds for the first time in this study.

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Section: Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 65 2017mentioning

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Intestinal helminths of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus 1758) from an inter-route site in Turkey

Girişgin

Birlik

Şenlik

et al. 2017

Acta Veterinaria Hungarica

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“…Most of the birds were harboring multiple species of Eimeria. In another study, Parsani et al (2003) reported 85.48% Eimeria spp. in captive birds.…”

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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Captive Birds in Punjab, Pakistan

Akram¹

2019

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“…Low level parasitic infestations have been noted to reduce populations in the wild by reduction of vigour in affected species (McCallum & Dobson, 1995;Dagnachew et al, 2011). Parasitic infections have been noted to induce subtle local decline in abundance Incidence and or prevalence of helminth parasites have been documented in wild animals; grevy zebras (Mouria et al, 2005), grasscutters (Opara & Fagbemi, 2008) non-human primates (Hahn, 2003;Pedersen 2005;Ryan et al, 2012), birds and other zoo animals (Parasani, 2003;Ajibade et al, 2010;Opara et al, 2010;Milozzi, 2012). Nematode helminths impart negatively on the conservation and health of wildlife (Pedersen et al, 2005;Gillespie, 2006;Hotez et al, 2008).…”

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Gastrointestinal helminths of resident wildlife at the Federal University of Agriculture Zoological Park, Abeokuta

Egbetade

Akinkuotu²,

Jayeola³

et al. 2015

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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A total of forty two resident animals representing eighteen wildlife species at the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB) Zoo Park were screened for nematode helminths between May and June 2013. Freshly voided faeces from the animals were subjected to basic coprology tests (Direct Microscopic Examination and Concentration Techniques). Trichuris specie. was the most prevalent nematode in primate species. Prevalence of 14.3% and 28.6% were recorded for Capillaria specie and Strongyles in the primates respectively. A prevalence of 100% infection with nematodes in screened fourteen (14) primates was recorded. Mona and Vervet monkeys have the highest points for parasite richness count of 2 out of 3 detected nematodes amongst the primates. Wild birds at the park recorded the lowest prevalence for any type of nematodes with 7 out of 8 species without any nematode detected. Ascaridae was only detected in carnivorous reptiles and birds. In terms of feeding category, carnivorous species namely the (Aquila spilogaster) and Royal python (P. regius) have the highest species richness count of parasites. Non-nematode helminths detected include protozoons (Isospora and Eimeria) and Cestodes segments suspected to be Echinococcus proglotids. Knowledge of the helminth parasites in wild animals is vital in formulating preventative veterinary protocols in captive exhibits. This is the first documented account of nematode helminths of resident wild animals at the FUNAAB Zoo Park, Abeokuta. Introduction Captive-held wild animals are those housed in zoological exhibits, rehabilitation centers, zoos, research stations, sanctuaries, aquaria, circuses, and plantations. These animals are kept for purposes like education, entertainment, relaxation, research, cultural, transportation, labour and preservation of endangered species. Parasites have been incriminated as capable of causing unthriftness and ill health in captive and free ranging wildlife (Gillespie, 2006; Emikpe et al., 2007;Milozzi et al.,

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Prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites in captive birds at Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden, Kankaria Zoo, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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Intestinal helminths of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus 1758) from an inter-route site in Turkey

Intestinal helminths of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus 1758) from an inter-route site in Turkey

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Captive Birds in Punjab, Pakistan

Gastrointestinal helminths of resident wildlife at the Federal University of Agriculture Zoological Park, Abeokuta

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