Abstract
The parasite tapeworm (Raillietina echinobothrida) belonges to the class Cestoda, it is responsible for nodular tapeworm disease in poultry .The aim of this study was to determine tapeworm parasites infections in Columba livia from two markets in the province of Baghdad for the period from May to December 2014. From a total of thirty five sample of Columba livia were randomly selected and then examined the elementary canal of these samples. The present study showed that the collected rock pigeon were found six infected with the cestode Raillietina echinobothrida with infection rate (17.14%). The statistical analysis for the characters of the cestode showed significant differences in all recipes, but there were no significant differences in the length character of rostellum hooks.
Highlights
The tapeworms, Genus: Raillietina are, the second most prevalence avian helminthes parasites, and of domestic fowl [1].The parasite infected the small intestine of fowl, the tapeworm it is responsible for stunted growth of young chicken, it so emaciation of adult and decreased egg production of hen [2].Under heavy infestation, R.echinobothrida is listed as one of the most pathogenic tapeworms, causing conspicuous intestinal nodules in chicken, the nodules can measure up to 6 mm in diameter, which can be seen as rugged swellings on autopsy, and often cause catarrh and enteritis [3]
Echinobothrida is listed as one of the most pathogenic tapeworms, causing conspicuous intestinal nodules in chicken, the nodules can measure up to 6 mm in diameter, which can be seen as rugged swellings on autopsy, and often cause catarrh and enteritis [3]
The aim of the present study is to investigate the prevalence, infection rate and stastical parameters for the cestode R.echinobothrida in Columba livia in Baghdad city
Summary
The tapeworms, Genus: Raillietina are, the second most prevalence avian helminthes parasites, and of domestic fowl [1]. The parasite infected the small intestine of fowl, the tapeworm it is responsible for stunted growth of young chicken, it so emaciation of adult and decreased egg production of hen [2]. Echinobothrida is listed as one of the most pathogenic tapeworms, causing conspicuous intestinal nodules in chicken, the nodules can measure up to 6 mm in diameter, which can be seen as rugged swellings on autopsy, and often cause catarrh and enteritis [3]. The aim of the present study is to investigate the prevalence, infection rate and stastical parameters for the cestode R.echinobothrida in Columba livia in Baghdad city. Vol.13(3)2016 leakage of plasma proteins, and potential ischemia resulting in erosions and ulcers [13]
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