Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Turkeys and Quails of Umiam, Meghalaya


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Authors

  • M. Das
  • R. Laha
  • A. Goswami
  • S. Doley

Keywords:

Turkey, Quail, Ascaridia galli, Capillaria sp.

Abstract

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism in turkeys and quails reared in the poultry farm of ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya was carried out by examining faecal samples from 25 turkeys and 100 quails of about 12 and 8 weeks of age, respectively. Faecal samples were collected at weekly intervals for a period of four months. Faecal samples have been subjected to floatation technique using saturated sugar solution. Microscopic examination of faecal samples revealed eggs of Ascaridia galli (EPG 50-350) and Capillaria sp. (EPG 50-100) in turkeys and only Ascaridia galli (EPG 50-300) in quails. Both turkeys and quails are reared under deep litter system.

Author Biographies

  • M. Das
    Division of Animal Health,
  • R. Laha
    Division of Animal Health,
  • A. Goswami
    Division of Animal Health,
  • S. Doley
    Division of Livestock Production ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Umroi Road, Umiam, Meghalaya-793103

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Vol. 28 No. 1 (2015)

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How to Cite

Das, M., Laha, R., Goswami, A., & Doley, S. (2015). Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Turkeys and Quails of Umiam, Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 28(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJHF/article/view/51178