A Diagnostic Survey of External Parasites of Free-Range Chickens, in the Rural Areas of Eastern Cape, South Africa
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
External parasites are regarded as the basic causes of retardation in growth, poor conditions and lowered production in free-range chickens. However, information is lacking on the occurrence of external parasites of free-range chickens in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. A study was conducted to determine the occurrence and identity of external parasites in free- range chickens. Fifty chickens were randomly selected and examined for external parasites. The majority (96%) of chickens examined, harboured at least one species of external parasite; Fleas ( Echidnophaga gallinacea ) (50.7%); lice Menopon gallinae (12.4%); Menacanthus stramineus (5.3%) and Knemidocoptes mutan s (0.57%). Age, sex and physiological status of the chickens influenced the burden of E gallinacea. Cocks, broody hens and hens had a significantly (P < 0.05) higher loads of external parasites than chicks. Different types of external parasites were found to be present in free-range chickens in the study area.
Authors and Affiliations
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP388767
- DOI -
- Views 104
- Downloads 0
Shallot Farming Performance in Java Indonesia
In order to develop shallot production in Indonesia, it is necessary to conduct research on farming performance of the commodity seen from the profit, feasibility, and the constraints of the production. The...
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth and Flowering of Gerbera (Gerbera jamasonii L.) Var. Rosalin under Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse Condition
An investigation was carried at Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Gokak taluk and Belgaum district, to study the effect of INM practices in im...
Calcium and Phosphorus in Different Lactational and Reproductive Status of Buffaloes in Plasma and Milk
The present investigation was undertaken to assess the levels of Calcium and Phosphorus of blood and milk in different physiological status. The experimental animals were categorized into different groups according to p...
Fly-Ash Excellence as a Source of Multidimensional Utilization: A Review
Celestial dimensions have been assumed by thermal power plants in India as they produce the waste combustion product in immense quantities. It is a big dispute all over the world for human beings. The disposal and treatm...
In Vitro Callus Proliferation from Stem Explants of Three Varieties of Green Gram after In Situ Ultraviolet-B Exposure
The in vitro callus induction was carried out with stem explants (nodal region from third node from top of canopy) harvested on 30 days after seed germination from in situ control and supplementary ultrav...