ArticleVeterinary medicine and science2022
Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal.
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- Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal.Veterinary medicine and science · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundIntestinal infection, caused by various protozoans and helminths, represents one of the significant health concerns in pigeons around the world.
objectivesThe present study aimed to determine the diversity and prevalence of the intestinal parasites in pigeons found in Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan, in central Nepal.
methodsThe fresh faecal samples (n = 155) were non-invasively collected from different households and temples pigeons The individual samples were immediately preserved in the 2.5% potassium dichromate solution and transported to the research laboratory. Following direct wet mount and concentration methods, the samples were observed under a compound microscope.
resultsThe results showed 87.1% prevalence rate with 16 parasite species that included 8 protozoan and 8 helminth faunae. The faecal samples of temple pigeons contained a higher prevalence rate with higher parasitic richness (95.6%; 16 species) than household pigeons (75.4%; 12 species). Mixed infection up to four different species was recorded in both types of sampling populations.
conclusionsPigeons harbour a greater prevalence and wider diversity of intestinal parasites and the parasitism varies based on the habitats. Proper management and effective deworming practices are recommended to control intestinal parasitic infection in these avian hosts.
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