OCCURENCE OF Cheilospirura hamulosa AND Subulura brumpti  IN A BACKYARD POULTRY (Gallus domesticus)

T.A.Vijayalingam; N.V. Rajesh; A. Latchumikanthan

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v52i1.137573

Authors

T.A.Vijayalingam Professor and Head, Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, TANUVAS, Ramanathapuram – 623 503
N.V. Rajesh Assistant Professor, Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, TANUVAS, Ramanathapuram – 623 503
A. Latchumikanthan Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Orathanadu

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v52i1.137573

Keywords:

Cheilospirura hamulosa, Subulura brumpti, Backyard poultry

Abstract

Examination of gastro intestinal tract of 20 carcasses of backyard poultry revealed mucoid material in the lumen of the proventriculus and gizzard. The mucosa of proventriculus and gizzard were thickened. Peeling of the horny gizzard cuticle layer revealed the presence of Cheilospirura hamulosa on the sub-mucosal and muscular surface. The lumen of different parts of the gastrointestinal tract contained tenacious muco-sanguineous content. Caeca was completely filled with tarry red coloured content mixed with Subulura brumpti.

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