The geographical range of the typically host-specific species of chewing lice (Phthiraptera)
is often assumed to be similar to that of their hosts. We tested this assumption by reviewing …

ABSTRACT A cross sectional study on the prevalence of ectoparasites and associated risk
factors in village chickens was conducted in Potiskum Area of Yobe State between February …

A cross sectional study was conducted from August 2014 to January 2015 to identify the
prevalence of ectoparasites of village chickens and its associated economic significance in …

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of haemoparasites in chickens
(Gallus gallusdomesticus) slaughtered at the Samaru Live Bird market of Sabon Gari Local …

Abstract The Haemoproteus, Plasmodium, Aegyptianella, and Leucocytozoon parasites can
lead to a reduction in the productivity and mortality of wild and domestic birds. The …

Ticks transmit a greater variety of pathogenic micro-organisms than any other arthropod
vector group, and are among the most important vectors of diseases affecting animals. A …

A cross sectional study was conducted from June 2016 to August 2017 to identify the
widespread of ectoparasites in indigenous chickens and its associated economic …

Interaction between birds and blood parasites may provide signs of the environment's health
status and thus, help decision-making. Avian species in the coastal (0-7 m asl) and …

Methods: Blood samples and intestinal contents at three distinct segments of the gut were
collected from 60 domestic chickens and guinea fowls each. Wet smears of intestinal …

This study investigated the prevalence and intensity of blood and intestinal protozoa
infections of domestic chickens slaughtered at the oyingbo live-bird market in Lagos State …