Study on Prevalence of Ectoparasites in Poultry Managed Under Backyard System in Mareka Woreda of Dawuro Zone, Snnpr, Ethiopia

Abstract

Poultry has influenced man civilization in many ways. Eggs and meat of birds are being consumed since prehistoric time. Compared to eggs there is no other single food of animal origin which is eaten relished by so many people in the world and none is served in such a variety ways. Its popularity is justified not only because it’s so easily procured and has so many uses in cooking but also because it is almost unsurpassed product in nutritive excellence. Poultry meat is also used extensively as a delicious food (Singh, 2002).