Detection and identification of ectoparasites and endoparasite of waterbirds In Putrajaya Wetlands Park

Sharif Hudin, Natasha Elmiera (2022) Detection and identification of ectoparasites and endoparasite of waterbirds In Putrajaya Wetlands Park. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Waterfowls, including ducks and geese, are hosts to a great diversity of parasites. A gap of knowledge concerning ectoparasites and endoparasites has remained in livestock, poultry and companion animals in Malaysia where records regarding parasites of waterbird are still lacking in this country. A study was carried out to determine the species and the occurrence of ectoparasites and endoparasites in the waterbirds from Putrajaya Wetlands Park. Thirty waterbirds including Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) and Domestic Duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) were caught and physically restrained. They were mixed ages and gender. Feather samples and alcohol cotton swabs were taken from the neck, ventral body and wings followed by examining the skin and feathers thoroughly for ectoparasites. Feather plucks and cotton swabs were viewed under stereomicroscope for presence of ectoparasites. A total of thirty fresh faecal samples were collected and examined by direct wet mount and faecal floatation technique for isolation of parasitic eggs and/or oocysts for presence of endoparasites. The species of ectoparasites found in this study includes feather mites, Alloptes sp. detected in 60% (18/30) of the birds followed by Bdellorhyncus sp., with 26.67% (8/30). The lice, Holomenopon sp. were found in 30% (9/30) of the birds followed by Anticola sp., 23.33% (7/30). The highest occurrence of endoparasite from this study was 33.33% (10/30) protozoan followed by 16.67% (5/30) nematodes and 3.33% (1/30) trematodes. Four different intestinal parasites were observed. One of them was found to be positive for protozoa: Coccidia with an occurrence of 33.33% (10/30), two genera were Nematodes: Ascaridia sp., 33.33% (4/30), Strongyloides sp., 3.33% (1/30) and one genera was positive for Trematode: Hypoderaeum conoideum, 3.33% (1/30). This study has produced new information on the ectoparasites and endoparasites of the waterbirds in Putrajaya Wetlands Park that may prove valuable for conservation and management purposes, and for bird welfare.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2024 04:51
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2024 04:51
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1666

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