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Detection of gastrointestinal parasites in small-scale poultry layer farms in Leyte, Philippines.
Ybañez, Rochelle Haidee D; Resuelo, Kurt Jimwell G; Kintanar, Ara Patrice M; Ybañez, Adrian P.
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  • Ybañez RHD; Department of Biology and Environmental Science, College of Science, University of the Philippines Cebu, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines.
  • Resuelo KJG; Unit for Host Defense, National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro City, Hokkaido, Japan.
  • Kintanar APM; Department of Biology and Environmental Science, College of Science, University of the Philippines Cebu, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines.
  • Ybañez AP; Department of Biology and Environmental Science, College of Science, University of the Philippines Cebu, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines.
Vet World ; 11(11): 1587-1591, 2018 Nov.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30587893
BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites can affect poultry productivity by compromising its health. It is well studied in other countries, but the documented reports in the Philippines have been limited. AIM: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of GIT parasites in selected small-scale poultry layer farms in Leyte, Philippines. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 243 stool samples from eight small-scale poultry layer farms in Leyte, Philippines, were examined for GIT parasites using floatation and sedimentation technique. Profile parameters were also obtained. Fecal samples were collected and analyzed using floatation and sedimentation techniques. Statistical significance between GIT parasite positivity and profile parameters was determined using Chi-square test. RESULTS: GIT parasites were detected in 92.2% of the samples (24.7% with single infection, 42.0% with 2-3 parasites, and 25.5% with three or more parasites). The common parasites detected were Ascaridia spp. (41.2%), Heterakis spp. (59.3%), Capillaria spp. (10.7%), Eimeria spp. (43.2%), and Strongyloides spp. (74.1%). Some profile parameters, including farm location, years in business, number of workers, nearby water system, the practice of fecal cleaning, and presence of other animals, were found to be significantly associated with GIT positivity. CONCLUSION: GIT parasites were detected in the poultry of small-scale layer farms in selected areas in Leyte, Philippines. This finding calls for the importance of routine GIT parasite monitoring and the implied need for regular deworming or dewormer rotation in the area.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Vet World Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Filipinas Pais de publicación: India

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Vet World Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Filipinas Pais de publicación: India