Rukambile, EJChengula, ASwai, ESJongejan, F2023-09-222023-09-222020http://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5766Journal ArticlePoultry 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.enBlood-borne parasitesExternal parasitesHelminthsProtozoaScavenging village chickensArticle