Parasites, haematology and morphological changes in tissues of a migratory Bubulcus Ibis

Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Zoology - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 5

Abstract

Cattle egret having been used in the control of flies and other insects on cattle also has been implicated in the transmission of different diseases including parasites. This migratory bird was studied to see the type of parasites it carries and its hematologic status as an indicator of health. The bird was found, caught and brought to the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology of the University for Routine Helminth Ova and Protozoan cyst screening using parasitological techniques. Also, tissues were harvested for histopathological examination. Haematologic and clinical chemistry analysis was carried out. Clinically, the bird showed emaciation, dissipation and inability to fly.

Authors and Affiliations

O. A. Adediran*| Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parrasitlogy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., A. J. Jubril| Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., E. C. Uwalaka| Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parrasitlogy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., T. A. Jarikre| Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

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  • EP ID EP989
  • DOI 10.14196/sjz.v4i5.1883
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O. A. Adediran*, A. J. Jubril, E. C. Uwalaka, T. A. Jarikre (2015). Parasites, haematology and morphological changes in tissues of a migratory Bubulcus Ibis. Scientific Journal of Zoology, 4(5), 26-31. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-989