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Diversity of ectoparasites of Gallus domesticus, NGOU 1990 (Hens) and Numida meleagris, Linnaeus 1758 (Guinea fowl) reared in extensive system in the commune of loumbila, Burkina Faso
Audrey Zoundi, Yamba Sinaré, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Mohamed Bagayan, Bertrand Mèschac Adéchègoun Chabi , Patricia Soubeiga, Magloire Boungou
Year : 2024 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 16-23
Received on: 05/03/2024
Revised on: 21/03/2024
Accepted on: 05/04/2024
Published on: 01/05/2024
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Audrey Zoundi, Yamba Sinaré, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Mohamed Bagayan, Bertrand Mèschac Adéchègoun Chabi , Patricia Soubeiga, Magloire Boungou( 2024).
Diversity of ectoparasites of Gallus domesticus, NGOU 1990 (Hens) and Numida meleagris, Linnaeus 1758 (Guinea fowl) reared in extensive system in the commune of loumbila, Burkina Faso
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 9( 3), 16-23.
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Abstract
In addition to impacting Avian’s zootechnical performance, Ectoparasites, lead to economic declines in Avian’s production. They are also recognized as vectors of zoonotic diseases in humans. This research investigated the ectoparasites of two poultry species, namely Gallus domesticus and Numida meleagris, in a periurban area of Ouagadougou (Loumbila) in Burkina Faso. The study was done from November 2021 to March 2022. The stratified probabilistic method was used for poultry collection. Following each collection, the poultry received a meticulous examination of the body and feathers to detect any ectoparasites. Sixty-five poultry specimens were examined, yielding seven kinds of ectoparasites. The collected ectoparasites consist of two classes: Insects, which include six species (Menopongallinae, Menacanthusstramineus, Goniodes gigas, Goniocotesgallinae, Lipeuruscaponis, and Columbicolacolumbae). The Mite class was represented by a single species (Argaspersicus). The host variety and reproduction mode did not correlate with parasitism. Nevertheless, the prevalence and range of parasitic organisms in poultry differed based on the rearing method. The phenomenon of polyparasitism was noticed in most poultry infected with multiple parasites. Therefore, this could negatively influence the zootechnical quality of chickens and promote the transmission of certain zoonotic diseases.
Keywords
Poultry, Gallus domesticus, Numida meleagris, ectoparasite, Diversity, zootechnics.
