Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors
The aim of this study was to analyse the epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among local and exotic breeds of chickens in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. Fresh faecal samples (n=800) were collected from birds at live poultry markets (Maiduguri metropolis, Jere and Bama Local Government Ar...
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The aim of this study was to analyse the epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among local and exotic breeds of chickens in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. Fresh faecal samples (n=800) were collected from birds at live poultry markets (Maiduguri metropolis, Jere and Bama Local Government Areas) and Veterinary Hospitals. They were processed according to standard parasitological techniques. A total of 438 samples had one or more helminths, giving an overall prevalence of 54.8% (95%CI: 51.3 – 58.2). These included five nematodes, Ascaridia galli (14.6%), Heterakis gallinarum (9.8%), Capillaria spp. (5.5%), Strongyloides avium (4.1%), Subulura brumpti and three cestodes, Raillietina tetragona (6.6%), Raillietina echinobothrida (3.5%), Davainea proglottina (2.1%). Ascaridia galli were the most common helminths and Davainea proglottina were the least common. Epidemiological variables, such as sex (female), age (adults > 5mo), season (rainy), health status (clinically sick birds), breed (local birds) and study location (Veterinary Hospitals) had a significantly high impact (p<0.0001) on the prevalence of helminths. Single and mixed helminth infections were observed. Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum co-infection was frequently encountered, while Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum and Capillaria spp. infections were less common. In order to improve parasite control in poultry management systems and produce healthy chickens for human consumption, a long-term control plan for gastrointestinal helminth infections in the poultry production system is recommended.
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| spelling | doaj.art-b1d75863f1c045d79b247781378eb37a2023-11-20T15:26:56ZengCIRADRevue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux0035-18651951-67112023-11-017610.19182/remvt.37127Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal0Saleh Mohammed Jajere1Umar Isa Ibrahim2Abdullahi Abubakar Biu3Dauda Jonathan4Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, , Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaDepartment of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, , Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaDepartment of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, , Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, , Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria The aim of this study was to analyse the epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among local and exotic breeds of chickens in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. Fresh faecal samples (n=800) were collected from birds at live poultry markets (Maiduguri metropolis, Jere and Bama Local Government Areas) and Veterinary Hospitals. They were processed according to standard parasitological techniques. A total of 438 samples had one or more helminths, giving an overall prevalence of 54.8% (95%CI: 51.3 – 58.2). These included five nematodes, Ascaridia galli (14.6%), Heterakis gallinarum (9.8%), Capillaria spp. (5.5%), Strongyloides avium (4.1%), Subulura brumpti and three cestodes, Raillietina tetragona (6.6%), Raillietina echinobothrida (3.5%), Davainea proglottina (2.1%). Ascaridia galli were the most common helminths and Davainea proglottina were the least common. Epidemiological variables, such as sex (female), age (adults > 5mo), season (rainy), health status (clinically sick birds), breed (local birds) and study location (Veterinary Hospitals) had a significantly high impact (p<0.0001) on the prevalence of helminths. Single and mixed helminth infections were observed. Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum co-infection was frequently encountered, while Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum and Capillaria spp. infections were less common. In order to improve parasite control in poultry management systems and produce healthy chickens for human consumption, a long-term control plan for gastrointestinal helminth infections in the poultry production system is recommended. https://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/37127PoultryparasitologyhelminthosestapewormsroundwormsNigeria |
| spellingShingle | Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal Saleh Mohammed Jajere Umar Isa Ibrahim Abdullahi Abubakar Biu Dauda Jonathan Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux Poultry parasitology helminthoses tapeworms roundworms Nigeria |
| title | Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors |
| title_full | Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors |
| title_fullStr | Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors |
| title_short | Epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens (<em>Gallus domesticus</em>) from Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria: prevalence, helminth burden and associated risk factors |
| title_sort | epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among chickens em gallus domesticus em from borno state northeastern nigeria prevalence helminth burden and associated risk factors |
| topic | Poultry parasitology helminthoses tapeworms roundworms Nigeria |
| url | https://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/37127 |
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