Prevalence of Parasitic Infections of Game Birds in Dhaka City Corporation, Bangladesh

Hasan, Tanjila; Mazumder, Sarmila; Hossan, M. M.; Hossain, Muhammad Sazzad; Begum, N.; Paul, Pavitra

doi:10.3329/bjvm.v16i1.37366

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“…were reported as gastrointestinal roundworms present in poultry and birds [ 9 - 11 ]. Moreover, this study detected A. galli as a major parasite, which corresponds to the previous studies on poultry and game birds [ 20 , 31 ]. Similar to these results, Sadeghi-Dehkordi et al .…”

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Prevalence of major nematodes and human factors that affect infection in the zebra dove in a closed cage system

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Background and Aim: Roundworms cause infections in the avian population that lead to illness and poor production. The singing zebra dove is an economically important animal in the Indo-Malay region. The prevalence of these parasitic groups in zebra doves is unknown. This study estimated the prevalence and associated human risk factors of gastrointestinal nematode infections in zebra dove farming. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to April 2021. The study was conducted on 184 doves in three zebra dove farms. Fecal samples were collected from pooled zebra dove droppings. Major proportions and infection intensity of gastrointestinal nematodes were morphologically identified and morphometrically investigated. Associated human factors were assessed through the interview surveys among farmers. Results: Results showed that 36.96% of the zebra doves were infected. The primary nematodes were Ascaridia galli (34.78%), Heterakis gallinarum (6.52%), Trichostrongylus tenuis (2.17%), Syngamus spp. (4.35%), and Amidostomum spp. (2.17%). The primary human factors that contribute to parasitic infection were poor hygiene, food contamination with parasites, and inappropriate deworming. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in the zebra dove in the close cage system. Human factors played key roles as risk factors, and improves farming management will help reduce parasitic infections. However, these nematodes may contribute to poor health status and poor productivity of zebra doves. Further extensive studies on clinical signs and pathological changes should be conducted.

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Prevalence of major nematodes and human factors that affect infection in the zebra dove in a closed cage system

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“…Gross examination of feces showed result of its consistency, it tells about diarrhea, hard, sandy or soft. Color green can mean parasites, dark brown mean anoxia for about 24 hours and red due to the presence of blood which shows infection in intestines [16].Several studies about intestine parasites had been conducted on wild birds [17][18][19][20][21][22]. Our study revealed the presence of coccidiosis in fecal samples.…”

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The Health Assessment of Vultures (Gyps bengalnesis) From Changa Manga, Lahore: A case Study

Khan

2021

BioSci Rev.

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Vultures are considered as an important indicator of a healthy environment, and they play a vital ecological role as scavengers. The present study was designed to estimate the health of critically endangered Gyps bengalensis in Changa Manga, Lahore, using a technique that does not require drawing blood. Fecal matter of seven pairs were examined and analyzed for protozoan or helminth infections. Gross examination involved checking consistency and color of feces, presence of blood in feces and gross parasites. Obtained samples had different colors and consistency but no blood was found in them. Pair 1 was infested with oocytes, but in pairs 5 and 6 only males were infested, while the female was infested in pair 7. Pair 2, 3, and 4 was completely healthy. Gram staining was also performed to assess the presence or absence of bacteria culture in digestive tracks of Gyps bengalensis. All pairs were infected with either gram positive or negative except Pair 5 which was negative for all gram staining. The present work introduced a technique to assess the health of vultures without drawing blood samples, a process that causes disturbances to their life cycle.

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“…Eimeria, Isospora, Ascaridia, Capillaria and Heterakis spp. are mostly found in pet birds as GI parasites (Globokar et al., 2017 ; Hasan et al., 2018 ).…”

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“…Epidemiological investigation of the parasitic infections in birds in a region is very important for the documentation and designing of appropriate prevention and control strategies. To the best of our knowledge, there are few (Hasan et al., 2018 ) or no specific study has been conducted to investigate the occurrence of endoparasitic infections (e.g., helminths and protozoa) in the country. Therefore, the current study was undertaken to determine the occurrence of GI parasites (e.g., nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, protozoa) and blood‐borne protozoan diseases (e.g., Leucocytozoon, Plasmodium and Haemoproteus spp.…”

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Prevalence of helminth and protozoan infections in pet birds of Chattogram, Bangladesh

Bayzid

Hasan

Hassan

et al. 2022

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Background Parasitic diseases such as helminths and protozoa are considered one of the major impediments in the rearing of pet birds. The current study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of helminths and protozoal infections in different captive pet birds in Chattogram metropolitan area, Bangladesh. Methods A total of 549 pooled faecal and 311 individual blood samples were collected from different species of pet birds during June 2019 to May 2020. The faecal samples were examined following routine microscopic tests to identify the eggs and oocysts of helminths and protozoan parasites, respectively. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to determine the haemoprotozoan parasites. Results The prevalence of helminth infestations in pet birds was 8.01% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.88–10.61), where infestation caused by nematodes was the highest (7.47%, CI: 5.41–10). Ascaridia and Capillaria spp. infestations were the commonest helminths recorded in different groups of pet birds. The overall prevalence of intestinal protozoal infections was 11.11% (CI: 8.61–14.04) in pet birds. The most commonly occurring protozoal infections were Eimeria spp. (7.83%, CI: 5.73–10.41) followed by Isospora spp. (2.91%, CI: 1.67–4.69). The overall prevalence of haemoprotozoan parasites was 2.25% (CI: 0.91–4.58) in different groups of pet birds. The highest prevalence was recorded in Plasmodium spp. (1.29%, CI: 0.35–3.26) followed by Leucocytozoon and Haemoproteus spp. Conclusions The data generated in this study are the first of its type, which would be beneficial to the veterinary practice, aviculturists, pet bird owners and breeders in Bangladesh to respond appropriately for the prevention and control of the disease.

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Prevalence of Parasitic Infections of Game Birds in Dhaka City Corporation, Bangladesh

Cited by 5 publications

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Prevalence of major nematodes and human factors that affect infection in the zebra dove in a closed cage system

Prevalence of major nematodes and human factors that affect infection in the zebra dove in a closed cage system

The Health Assessment of Vultures (Gyps bengalnesis) From Changa Manga, Lahore: A case Study

Prevalence of helminth and protozoan infections in pet birds of Chattogram, Bangladesh

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