Helminthes Parasites of Chicken (Gallus Domesticus) In Damaturu Metropolis (A Case Study of Locally Sold Chicken in Damaturu Main-Market)

Abstract

This project work examined the prevalence of Helminthes parasites of chicken (Gallus domesticus) in Damaturu metropolis. A total number of 50 intestinal samples were collected from Damaturu Main Market which comprises of 25 gastro-intestinal tracts of male chickens and 25 gastro-intestinal tract of female chickens, where 26 chickens were found to be infected, out of these, 14 males were found to be infected representing (28%) and 12 female chickens were found to be infected representing (24%). The investigation revealed that seven (7) species of Helminthes parasites were recovered and recorded accordingly, these include Raillientina echinobothrids (20%), Raillietina cesticullus(8%), Hymenolepsis Carioca (4%), Hymenolepsis diminuta (8%), solium (4%), ascaridia galli (4%) and the least cotugnia (4%) respectively. Finally, recommendations have been made on the improved management and veterinary hygiene of these chickens in a hygienic way.