Vol. 8, Issue 8, Part I (2024)

A note on occurrence of proventricular nematodes in desi chicken in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Author(s):

Deepthi Swapna Latha W and Amaravathi P

Abstract:
A study was undertaken to identify the gastrointestinal parasites collected from desi chicken during postmortem. Out of 9 gastrointestinal tracts examined, 3 birds were harboring proventricular nematodes. Mixed infection was identified in two birds and single infection in one bird. The nematodes recovered from proventriculus were identified as Dispharynx spiralis and Tetrameres mohtedai. The infection with these nematodes was recorded during summer season.

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How to cite this article:
Deepthi Swapna Latha W and Amaravathi P. A note on occurrence of proventricular nematodes in desi chicken in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res. 2024;8(8):667-669. DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i8i.1823