Open AccessPrevalence rate of Raillietina cesticillus in domestic chickens of District Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.
Author(s) -
Tahir Rehman,
Lal Zada,
Abbas Ahmad,
Muhammad Aurang Zeb
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of medicine and bi-medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2467-9151
DOI - 10.55530/ijmbiosnepal.v1i2.11
Subject(s) - veterinary medicine , infestation , prevalence , infection rate , biology , medicine , epidemiology , surgery , pathology , botany
Background: This survey was conducted with the basic aim to find out the prevalence of Raillietina cesticillus in domestic chicken of district Mardan from August to March (2014-2015). Methods: The gastrointestinal tracts were removed from the slaughtered chickens. Then cut longitudinally with the help of a scissor and its contents were washed and the presence of the adult parasite were observed. Results: The total 689 samples of slaughtered chickens were collected, in which 125 were infected with the prevalence rate of 18.14%, likewise, the prevalence rate was recorded under different parameters in consideration of month, season, gender and area. Conclusion: It was concluded that high rate of infestation with Raillietina cesticillus was found in district Mardan. Thus, it can be controlled and minimized by proper management and regular use of anti-helminthic medicines.