Survey identifies cestode parasites in Gallus gallus domesticus, indicating infection risk in birds.
Cestode parasites of 80 Gallus gallus domesticus in Solapur District, Maharashtra were identified. The period of survey was from in February 2011 to January 2012. Sixty five cestodes were collected from alimentary canals of 80 slaughtered birds, belongs to family Phasianidae. Cestode parasites were of Cyclophyllideans distributed mainly in the families’ Davaineidae. This report summarized the data, demonstrates the utility of monitoring tapeworms in birds to identify the risk of infection.
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