Detection of parasitic infections and their pathological changes in wild pigeons in Duhok province
Other Title(s)
تحديد الإصابات الطفيلية و تغيراتها المرضية في الحمام البري في مدينة دهوك
Joint Authors
Umar, Luqman Tayib
Murad, Diyar Adil
Abd Allah, Mahdi Ali
Source
al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.74-77, 4 p.
Publisher
al-Qadisiyah University College of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2015-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The study aimed to detect the external and internal parasites and its association with intestinal pathological changes in wild pigeons at Sumel region-Duhok Governorate.
Samples of skin (plumage), intestinal contents, and intestinal tissue were taken from 100 adult pigeons from March to August 2012 for detection of parasites and for histopathological examination.
Results were showed that, 6 (6 %) pigeons feather samples were found positive for external parasites (Columbicola columbae), 22 (22%) of fecal samples were found positive for internal parasites (Raillietina tetragona), whereas no trematod and nematode were found.
A total of 19 (19%) infected pigeons were appeared pathological changes in intestine, which are manifested by mild catarrhal inflammation and excessive mucoid masses.
In conclusion we found that the wild pigeons infested with parasites, and acting as a reservoir and spreading of parasites to other avian populations including poultry.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umar, Luqman Tayib& Abd Allah, Mahdi Ali& Murad, Diyar Adil. 2015. Detection of parasitic infections and their pathological changes in wild pigeons in Duhok province. al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences،Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.74-77.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd Allah, Mahdi Ali…[et al.]. Detection of parasitic infections and their pathological changes in wild pigeons in Duhok province. al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences Vol. 14, no. 2 (2015), pp.74-77.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-819242
American Medical Association (AMA)
Umar, Luqman Tayib& Abd Allah, Mahdi Ali& Murad, Diyar Adil. Detection of parasitic infections and their pathological changes in wild pigeons in Duhok province. al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences. 2015. Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.74-77.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-819242
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 77
Record ID
BIM-819242