Intestinal normal flora of selected waterbirds in Putrajaya Wetland Park

Dzulkifli, Nur Abir (2022) Intestinal normal flora of selected waterbirds in Putrajaya Wetland Park. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

The animal gastrointestinal system encompasses diverse intestinal normal flora that maintains a dynamic equilibrium with the host through mutual symbiosis and co- evolution. In the last few decades, there has been a growing interest within the scientific community in the avian gut normal flora. However, most research is dominated by domestic poultry, which is unlikely to represent all bird species with varying physiology, behavior, and environmental preferences. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the gut microbiota in selected waterbirds in Putrajaya Wetland Park. Thirty (30) waterbirds were selected to assess the normal flora in the gastrointestinal system. Cloacal swabs were obtained from two waterbird species, Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) (n=15) and Domestic Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) (n=15), that appear healthy with various ages, weights, and sex. The samples were then subjected to bacterial isolation and identification using standard conventional methods. Twelve species of bacteria were isolated and identified, which comprised of Escherichia coli (80%), Staphylococcus sp. (77%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (43%), Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (33%), Aeromonas sp. (23%), Plesiomonas shigelloides (17%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (10%), Pantoea agglomerans (10%), Salmonella sp. (<3%), Acinetobacter lwofii (<3%), Hafnia alvei (<3%), and Bacillus sp. (<3%). The study revealed that most of these isolated bacteria are the normal gut microbiomes of waterbirds, which can be opportunistic, as well as potentially pathogenic microorganisms. In conclusion, this study serves as a basis for future research on the normal intestinal flora and zoonotic potential of bacterial infections of waterbirds, which eventually contributes to future management and conservation strategies in Putrajaya Wetland Park.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	26 Mar 2024 03:42
Last Modified:	26 Mar 2024 03:42
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1704

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