Epidemiological Survey of Fecal Parasites in Domesticated Doves in District Jhang, Pakistan
Epidemiological Survey of Fecal Parasites in Domesticated Doves in District Jhang, Pakistan
Muhammad Fiaz Qamar1*, Tahir Hussain1, Iram Liaqat2, Madiha Kiran1 and Abdur Rahman Ansari1
ABSTRACT
Doves are the birds found worldwide in towns and villages as well as on the banks of rivers. These birds are also kept as pets by the fanciers in the city in small cages. The aim of current study was to determine the parasitic burden in doves through the routine laboratory procedures. The prevalence of Eimeria and Capillaria spp. were recorded as 75% and 25% respectively in district Jhang. Whereas, mixed infection (Eimeria spp. + Capillaria spp.) was not detected in the examined birds. Eggs per gram (EPG) counted through McMaster technique for the Eimeria was 700, while that for Capillaria was 850. Proper control measures, good management and public guidance are needed to control these infections. This is the preliminary study performed for determining the incidence of endoparasites in doves in the district Jhang. However, the incidence of these parasites in doves requires confirmation through molecular assays.
To share on other social networks, click on any share button. What are these?
