Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intestinal infection, caused by various protozoans and helminths, represents one of the significant health concerns in pigeons around the world.

Objectives

The present study aimed to determine the diversity and prevalence of the intestinal parasites in pigeons found in Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan, in central Nepal.

Methods

The fresh faecal samples (n = 155) were non-invasively collected from different households and temples pigeons The individual samples were immediately preserved in the 2.5% potassium dichromate solution and transported to the research laboratory. Following direct wet mount and concentration methods, the samples were observed under a compound microscope.

Results

The results showed 87.1% prevalence rate with 16 parasite species

SUBMITTER: Adhikari RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9297752 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature