Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes (Capillaria spp.) in Domestic Pigeons (Columba livia) in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes (Capillaria spp.) in Domestic Pigeons (Columba livia) in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Anshara Javed Qureshi and Ishrat Aziz*
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes (Capillaria specie) or the risk of capillariasis in domestic pigeons (Columbia Livia) in the Bahawalpur area of Pakistan was investigated in May 2023. Fecal samples of 100 pigeons (30 males and 70 females) belonging to 30 different breeds were collected from four different houses of the Dilawar colony area of Bahawalpur, and proceeded qualitatively through direct microscopy and floatation method. In this study, 18 (11 males and 7 females) out of the 100 samples (with a prevalence 18%) were found infected with Capillaria spp. of nematodes. The qualitative examination also revealed that the Capillaria spp. of nematodes was more prevalent in males (36.67%) than females (10%). This study will be helpful in raising awareness among pigeon owners for better control and treatment strategies for capillariasis and also to improve the health status of pigeons and provide them with a better hygienic or healthy environment.
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