PRESENTED AT THE WAAVP CONFERENCE HELD ON 25 TH TO 30 TH AUGUST
2013 IN PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA BY HANNAH W CHEGE DEPARTMENT OF
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF
NAIROBI Ecto- and Endo- Parasites in Free Range Chicken in rainy
season in Mbeere District, Kenya.
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Introduction Poultry production is a growing and an
economically important industry in Kenya. It contributes to the
livelihood of approximately 21million people. Due to shortage of
land for agriculture many people in rural areas have opted for
poultry production. Endo and ecto- parasites are common among
indigenous chickens Effects of parasites include: *competition for
nutrients *sucking blood causing anaemia *diarrhoea and/or
obstruction of intestines. Parasites leads to lowered productivity
(reduction in weight gain, decreased egg production) and/or
mortality). Ecto-parasites are important as blood suckers, vectors
or aetiological agents of disease.
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Village chickens of various ages Flea infestation in chickens
Tapeworm infestation in chickens Village chickens scavenging in the
field
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Introduction conti..... Previous studies in Kenya have
established: Prevalence and intensity of endo, ecto and
hemoparasites among different age groups and sexes of birds, farm
(Sabuni et al., 2010 ; Sabuni et al., 2011.) and market birds(Maina
2005). No studies on Current prevalence of ecto and haemoparasites
compared to Sabuni et al ( 2010;2011). The prevalence of
endoparasites in Mbeere District, Kenya
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To determine the prevalence of ecto -, endo- and
haemo-parasites in free range chickens in Mbeere District, Eastern
Province, Kenya. Objective
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Materials and methods Study area The study was conducted in
Mbeere District, Eastern Province, Kenya The area has high poultry
population of indigenous chicken, approx. 165, 090( KBS) Bimodal
pattern of rainfall long rains (mid- March and June). short rain
(October to December).
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Map showing the study area
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Materials and methods cont.... Experimental design A
cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2011. Twenty four
birds(24) birds of all ages(chicks