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

T. Hasan
Department of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chittagong, Bangladesh

S. Mazumder
Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. M. Hossan
Veterinary Surgeon, Upazilla Livestock office, Manikganj Sadar, Manikganj, Bangladesh.

M. S. Hossain
Department of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chittagong, Bangladesh

N. Begum
Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

P. Paul
Department of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Game birds are silent controller of maintaining ecological balance. To study the prevalence of intestinal parasites in game birds, a total of 60 birds (budgerigar, parrot, cockatoo, dove, turkey and teeter) were collected from several places of Dhaka Municipality area, during the period of June 2017 to November 2017. Alongside the effects of age, sex, season and treatment on the prevalence of parasitic infection in game birds were studied. Coprologic analysis revealed that the overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was 45%, of which 21.67% of Ascaridia galli, 10% for Balantidium coli and 13.33% for Eimeria spp. The prevalence of Ascaridia galli was 28.7%, t 22.22% and 16.6% in teeter, budgerigar and parrot respectively. Eimeria spp. (16.67%) in budgerigar. The prevalence of Ascaridia galli was highest (25%) followed by Eimeria spp (16.67%) in parrot. The prevalence of Ascaridia galli in cockatoo was 16.67%. In dove prevalence of Balantidium coli (44.44%) was highest followed by Ascaridia galli (22.22%). The prevalence of Eimeria spp. and Balantidium coli were highest (25%) followed by Ascaridia galli (12.50%) in turkey. The prevalence of Ascaridia galli was highest (28.57%) followed by Eimeria spp (14.23%) in teeter. Age of this game birds had significant (p> 0.05) influence on the infections and odds ratio of Chick (<6 month) vs young (>6 month to 1 year), young vs adult (>1 year) and chick vs adult were 1.28, 1.08 and 1.4 respectively. The sex of the game birds had a significant (p>0.05) influence on the infections with intestinal parasites and odds ratio of male vs female was 0.81. Game birds had significant (p>0.05) on the infection in the seasons of the year and odds ratio of summer vs winter was 2.12. Game birds had significant (p>0.05) on the infection in the treatment given and the odds ratio of treated vs non-treated was 0.89. It may be concluded that game birds, irrespective of age, sex, season, treatment, intestinal parasites are the serious threat to game birds in Dhaka Municipality area, Bangladesh.

Keywords: Prevalence, Parasitic infection, Game birds, Dhaka

Location: Kataban, Gulistan, Gulshan, Bashundhara in Dhaka Municipality areas, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-06-2017

End Date: 00-11-2017

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Bird

Objectives:

To determine the overall prevalence of parasitic infection in game birds in Dhaka Municipality area as well as to determine the factors (age, sex, season and treatment) associated with parasitism in the birds in the study area.

Methodology:

Study area and period: To study the intestinal parasites of game birds the fecal samples of budgerigar, parrot, cockatoo, dove, turkey and teeter were collected from several places such as Kataban, Gulistan, Gulshan, Bashundhara in Dhaka Municipality areas. This study was carried out for a period of six months from June, 2017 to November 2017. Two seasons, summer (June to September) and winter (October to November) were examined in the current study. Selection of birds: A total of 60 birds were selected randomly in which 18 were budgerigar, 12 parrot, 6 cockatoo, 9 spotted dove, 8 turkey and 7 teeter. The ages of game birds were determined according to Akinboye et al. (2017) based on the size of crown, length of the spur and flexibility of xiphoid cartilage together along with the information of owner. In young (<6 months) the crown size were smaller than those of adult (>6 months) the birds were classified as young and adult. The sex was determined in males and females according to combs and wattles, where larger one was found in males than in females and the head were more angular and masculine looking in males. The female were comparatively smaller than male and was more refined and famine looking. Fecal sample collection and preservation: The fecal sample of game birds was collected from the top of freshly voided fecal mass. Before collection all possible hygienic measures including wearing apron, hand gloves were taken to avoid contamination. The bird’s owner use metallic tray for each cage and wash tray every day. Thus it was possible to avoid soil and other contamination during sample collection. About 0.5-2 grams of feces from each bird was collected using separate plastic spoons and the fecal samples were kept in separate plastic vials to preserve the samples, few drops of 10% formalin were added to each sample. The vials were numbered properly and then transferred to laboratory as early as possible. During sample collection all relevant information such as age, sex, rearing system and feeding habit of birds are recorded carefully. Examination of fecal samples and identification of egg of parasites: The fecal samples were examined by simple sedimentation technique for detection of eggs of intestinal helminths and cysts/ oocysts of the protozoa in the Laboratory of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The eggs of the helminth parasites and cysts/ oocysts of the protozoa were identified by their characteristic features. Statistical analysis: Data were collected in spreadsheets (Excel 2007; Microsoft, Redmond, Washington) and analyzed using statistics software (STAT/IC-13.0), (Stata Corp, 4905, Lakeway Drive, College station, TX 77845, USA).

Source of Information: Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2018). 16(1): 1–6 ISSN: 1729-7893 (Print), 2308-0922 (Online)

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Achievement/Findings:

Parasitism is one of the main problems affecting health and immune status of game birds. Age, sex, seasonal effect and treatment of birds had a significant influence on the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection. Further extensive studies should be carried out to determine the epidemiological determinants of parasitic infection and to assess the economic losses due to parasitic infection in game birds for outlining fruitful control measures against these parasitic diseases.

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