A Survey of Gastrointestinal Helminthes of Local Chickens in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State

Rural Poultry as practiced by the rural population is both for consumption and for income generation during festive seasons. The practice of allowing the birds to scavenge for food in the neighbourhood exposes them to disease. This research was an active surveillance of worms which parasitize these rural birds using saturated the salt floatation method. Two hundred sterile samples of the faeces of 200 rural birds were collected randomly from 10 villages in Abak Local government Area. These were transported immediately for analysis in the laboratory using floatation method with saturated salt solution. Viewing with X10 microscope it was discovered that out of the 200 samples examined for helminthes, Ascaris gallinarium was found in 92 samples or (46%), Heterakis Spp was seen with 62 0r 31% positions, Capillaria Spp was 58 or 29% and Strongyles Spp was 46 or 23%. The least was Raillietina Spp which was found in only 22 (11%). This study to the best of my knowledge is the first attempt to research into the types of worm parasites found in local birds, though it has been conducted in other parts of Nigeria and the World over. It was concluded that there is a light prevalence of helminthes in Abak in rural birds, which will lead to high loses. This we advice for educate the rural community in better husbandry practice to preserve the rural poultry population

A Survey of the Most Prevalent Tick Parasite on Dogs In Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State-Nigeria.

This study was designed to ascertain the prevalence of tick parasites on dogs found in five (5) local communities of Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. At the end of the research, it was discovered that there is a high prevalence of tick parasitization on dogs in the study area. This therefore calls for a need for further investigation and information on these parasites from other areas so as to enable animal care givers and Veterinarians formulate a master plan that will aid in tackling and managing ticks and their associated diseases

Endoparasites of Bucks Raised under Intensive and Semi-Intensive System

An investigation was carried out on bucks in intensive and semi-intensive systems of management. A total of sixteen (16) bucks (male goats) were randomly purchased for the study. The animals were divided into four groups of four animals per treatment and fed Panicum maximum, Gliricidia sepium for Treatment 1 while Treatment 2 were fed Panicum maximum, Gliricidia sepium plus concentrates. Those in T3 were fed concentrate and allowed to graze and T4 were fed Panicum maximum and were also allowed to forage. The result showed significant difference (P<0.05) in infestations of strongyles amongst the treatments

Helmith Parasites Found in Goats Slaughtered for Meat in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Goats are small ruminants which are reared for several purposes especially in the rural area where they serve as a ready source of cash in meeting with sudden family needs. One of the most prevalent diseases militating against them is worm parasites. The aim of the study was to find out the major types of worms that are prevalent in Etim Ekpo local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State which parasitize goats, thus confirm the economic importance of the worm parasites. 250 samples were randomly collected from the goats slaughtered slabs scattered all over the local government Area using sterile swaps. Saturated salt solution was prepared and used in locating the worm eggs present thus the types of worm parasites using simple floatation method. It was found out that several species of worm viz: Heterakis, Trichostrongylus, Heamonchus, Tricuris, Monienza, Oesophagustomum, Ascaridia, Ostergia etc were found in an average of 48.8% of samples collected, using simple percentage. This it was confirmed that worm parasites are a major constraint in it development of goats in the area. It was also noted that the worm was present in all goats slaughtered for meat in the local government area. Since the offal are washed into a nearby streams which help to spread it to the people who use water from the same stream to bath, wash, and other things that may require water. It was suggested that thorough ante and post mortem should be carried out and treatment should be given where necessary to prevent the spread of the disease to the consumers.Keywords: Goats; Helminthes; Tricuris; Ascaridia; Heterakis; Slaughte