DETECTION OF GASTROINTESTINAL HELMINTHS IN INDIGENOUS FOWLS REARED IN JOS METROPOLIS

Authors

  • N. M. Sati National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State
  • K. O. Idahor Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus, PMB 135, Lafia, Nigeria
  • P. E. Emenna National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.
  • E. I. Tyokase National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.
  • A. C. Nwamo National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.
  • H. Haliru National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7126

Keywords:

Fowl droppings, helminthiasis, local chicken, parasites, veterinary care

Abstract

Production of local chickens has contributed immensely to the growth of poultry subsector in nationalmeconomy. Sadly, helminths have been identified as a major cause of decreased feed conversion,reduced weight gain, poor egg lay and mortality in indigenous chickens. Yet, there is a constant spread of this disease with less control and treatment measures hence, this study to ascertain the helminthic status of indigenous fowls reared in Jos metropolis. Faecal samples from 384 fowls, consisting of adults and growers of both sexes, were investigated for helminths burden using standard procedures. It was observed that Syngamus trachea, Heterakis gallinarum, Ascaridia galli, Subulura brumpti, Capillaria annulate, Capillaria columbae and Strongyloides avium were detected in (42 positive cases representing 10.9%) with H. gallinarum (33.3%) and A. galli (31.5%) more prevalent in the study area. Positive cases were more in cocks (7.81%) than in hens (3.13%), the adults had more helminthic burdens (9.37%) than the young ones (1.56%). The birds in Terminus (3.91%) and Kugiya (3.65%) were highly infested with helminths compared to other areas studied. Therefore, periodic surveillance and treatment of poultry species in Jos metropolis is imperative.

Author Biographies

N. M. Sati, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

K. O. Idahor, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus, PMB 135, Lafia, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science, 

P. E. Emenna, National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.

National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

E. I. Tyokase, National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.

‡Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State

A. C. Nwamo, National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.

National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

H. Haliru, National Veterinary Research Insitute, Vom.

National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

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Published

2024-07-20

How to Cite

Sati, N. M., Idahor, K. O. ., Emenna, P. E. ., Tyokase, E. I., Nwamo, A. C. ., & Haliru, H. . (2024). DETECTION OF GASTROINTESTINAL HELMINTHS IN INDIGENOUS FOWLS REARED IN JOS METROPOLIS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1481–1484. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7126

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2023: NSAP 2023 Proceedings

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