GASTRO INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN A DESI FOWL (Gallus gallus domesticus) OF CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU- A CASE REPORT

K.T. Kavitha; B. Rubinibala; S. Ramesh; Bhaskaran Ravi Latha

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v51i2.126654

Authors

K.T. Kavitha Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, TANUVAS
B. Rubinibala Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, TANUVAS
S. Ramesh Professor, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, TANUVAS
Bhaskaran Ravi Latha Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, TANUVAS

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v51i2.126654

Keywords:

Gastrointestinal parasites, Desi fowl, Ascaridia galli

Abstract

Mixed infections with four gastrointestinal parasites were recorded in a desi fowl presented for post mortem in Chennai. The morphological characters of the worms found in the lumen of the gizzard, duodenum and caecum of a desi fowl were studied and the worms were identified as Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum. The caecum of a bird showed pathological changes including congestion and haemorrhages. Examination of the intestinal contents revealed the presence of eggs of A. galli and Capillaria spp along with oocyst of Eimeria spp.

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