Coprological Detection of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Intensively Managed Poultry Farms in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.

IF 1.8 Q3 PARASITOLOGY
Journal of Parasitology Research Pub Date : 2025-09-11 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1155/japr/9138062
Misgana Tefera, Maraki Wasiyhun
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The poultry industry is an infant but rapidly growing sector in Ethiopia. Although poultry farming is one of the Ethiopian government's developmental initiatives, the sector is facing various challenges, particularly due to infectious diseases. Among infectious diseases, helminthiasis is one of the challenges affecting poultry production. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2023 to determine the occurrence and associated risk factors of nematode infections in intensively managed commercial poultry farming in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. Representative pooled fecal samples were collected from 60 poultry farms and examined for the presence of worm eggs by using the flotation technique. Gastrointestinal nematode eggs were identified based on their morphological characteristics. Coprological analysis results reveal that out of 60 poultry farms screened, 19 (31.7%) were tested positive. The most identified worms were Ascaridia galli 11 (18.3%), followed by Heterakis gallinarum 3 (5%), Trichostrongylus tenuis 3 (5%), Syngamus trachea 2 (3.3%), and Capillaria species 1 (1.7%). Production types, management practices, and proximity to other farms were found to significantly (p < 0.05) influence the occurrence of worm infections. The prevalence of worm infections was significantly lower (6.06%, p < 0.05) in the farms using footbaths as compared to farms not utilizing footbaths (62.96%). Similarly, significantly higher (p < 0.05) prevalence was observed in the farms that did not apply wet cleaning (76.2%) and chemical disinfection (66.7%) as compared to those using wet cleaning (7.7%) or chemical disinfection (16.7%) during farm downtime. However, there was no significant difference (p > 0.05) between age groups and poultry farm scale. This study strongly suggests that gastrointestinal nematode infections pose a significant challenge to poultry production. Therefore, implementing effective worm control strategies, such as regular deworming, implementing proper farm hygiene practices, and strict biosecurity measures, is strongly recommended.

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埃塞俄比亚比绍图集约化管理家禽养殖场胃肠道线虫的泌尿学检测。
家禽业在埃塞俄比亚是一个新兴但发展迅速的行业。虽然家禽养殖是埃塞俄比亚政府的发展举措之一,但该部门正面临各种挑战,特别是由于传染病。在传染病中,寄生虫病是影响家禽生产的挑战之一。于2023年4月至6月进行了一项横断面研究,以确定埃塞俄比亚比绍夫图集约化管理的商业家禽养殖场中线虫感染的发生情况和相关危险因素。从60个家禽养殖场收集了具有代表性的粪便样本,并采用漂浮技术检查是否存在虫卵。根据胃肠道线虫卵的形态特征对其进行了鉴定。coprology分析结果显示,在筛选的60个家禽养殖场中,19个(31.7%)呈阳性。鉴定出最多的是鸡蛔虫11号(18.3%),其次是鸡异线虫3号(5%)、细毛线虫3号(5%)、气管合虫2号(3.3%)和毛线虫1号(1.7%)。生产类型、管理方式和与其他养殖场的接近程度显著(p < 0.05)影响蠕虫感染的发生。使用足浴的养殖场蠕虫感染率(6.06%,p < 0.05)显著低于未使用足浴的养殖场(62.96%)。同样,与在农场停工期间使用湿法清洁(7.7%)或化学消毒(16.7%)的农场相比,未使用湿法清洁(76.2%)和化学消毒(66.7%)的农场的患病率显著高于(p < 0.05)。不同年龄层、不同养殖场规模间无显著差异(p < 0.05)。这项研究强烈表明,胃肠道线虫感染对家禽生产构成了重大挑战。因此,强烈建议实施有效的蠕虫控制策略,如定期除虫、实施适当的农场卫生措施和严格的生物安全措施。
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Journal of Parasitology Research
Journal of Parasitology Research Medicine-Infectious Diseases
CiteScore
3.50
自引率
9.10%
发文量
49
审稿时长
13 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal of Parasitology Research is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of basic and applied parasitology. Articles covering host-parasite relationships and parasitic diseases will be considered, as well as studies on disease vectors. Articles highlighting social and economic issues around the impact of parasites are also encouraged. As an international, Open Access publication, Journal of Parasitology Research aims to foster learning and collaboration between countries and communities.
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