Detection and identification of gastrointestinal parasites in captive psittacine in Klang Valley Region, Malaysia

Nik Shehar, Nik Rahil Hannah (2023) Detection and identification of gastrointestinal parasites in captive psittacine in Klang Valley Region, Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

The increasing interest in keeping psittacine birds as pets in Malaysia has resulted in the rising importance of basic management knowledge of pet birds to prevent common diseases such as gastrointestinal parasitic infection as it may lead to poor animal health and a potential zoonotic risk. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify the different types of gastrointestinal parasites and to study the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites and its burden in multiple species of captive psittacine birds. Faecal samples were collected from 50 captive psittacines at four (4) pet shops, two (2) zoos and one (1) bird park around Klang Valley, Malaysia. The samples included faeces collected from different sized captive psittacine, categorised into groups of small, medium and large-sized psittacine birds. Fifteen (15) faecal samples were collected from small birds, 20 samples taken from medium-sized birds and 15 samples were sampled from large-sized birds. The faecal samples collected were kept in a 4°C freezer and examined hrough Direct Wet Mount technique, Direct Faecal Flotation technique and Modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining. In total, 9 (18%) samples were positive for at least one of the gastrointestinal parasites found, with the highest case of infestation of 7 (14%) samples infested by Ascaridia sp., followed by 2 (4%) samples infested with Trematode egg, becoming the second highest infestation. Other positive samples consist of 1 (2%) sample with Heterakis sp. and 1 (2%) sample with Giardia sp. infestation. Results showed that 7 (14%) of the samples were single infections, while 2 (4%) samples had multiple infections. As for the parasitic burden, Ascaridia sp. infestation had the highest weightage, which among the 7 samples, 3 samples had a parasitic burden of 3+, 2 samples had a parasitic burden of 2+ and another 2 samples had a parasitic burden of 1+. Ascaridia sp., Heterakis sp., and Trematode eggs were identified using Direct Wet Mount technique and Faecal Flotation technique. However, Giardia sp. was identified using Modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique, but none was found through Direct Wet Mount technique. No Cryptosporidium was found in any of the Modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining of the samples. In conclusion, the identification of various types of gastrointestinal parasites with different levels of parasitic burden provides some information on the importance of routine deworming and disinfection practice for captive psittacine bird.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	12 Aug 2024 02:49
Last Modified:	12 Aug 2024 02:49
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2033

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