Poultry ecto-, endo- and haemoparasites in Tanzania: a review
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2020
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Austin Publishing Group
Abstract
Poultry production plays an essential role in food and nutrition security at
household level through the provision of eggs and meat and income generation.
Ecto-, endo- and haemoparasites occurring in poultry singly or a combination
are commonly found in Tanzania and affect poultry sector productivity. At least 27
species of nematodes, one species of trematodes; 13 species of cestodes and
seven species of protozoa (only Eimeria spp) reported parasitizing commercial,
indigenous chicken, ducks, guinea fowls and pigeons in Tanzania. Several
ecto-parasites (fleas, mites, lice, soft and hard ticks) identified and reported in
indigenous chickens and pigeons whereas eight species of haemoparasites
documented in indigenous chickens, pigeons and guineafowls. Most of the
studies conducted in Tanzania skewed toward eastern parts of the country,
which makes the use of available reports for determination of poultry parasite
profiles and distribution difficult or impossible. This paper reviews the ecto-,
endo- and heamoparasite profiles of poultry occurring in Tanzania. This review
provides available information and gaps in the occurrence and distribution of the
ecto-, endo- and haemoparasites in different types of poultry in Tanzania. The
study suggests a broader country survey and frequent surveillances establishing
the magnitude of the problem, which is an essential tool in designing control
strategies.
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Blood-borne parasites, External parasites, Helminths, Protozoa, Scavenging village chickens