Prevalence of Coccidiosis in Local and Improved Breeds of Chickens in Lokoja, Kogi State
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https://doi.org/10.64229/83eraw87Keywords:
Coccidosis, Eimeria Species, Chicken, PoultryAbstract
This research project was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of coccidiosis in local and improved breeds of chickens in Lokoja, Kogi State and to identify the species of Eimeria causing coccidiosis in the area. The Wisconsin’s faecal flotation technique was employed to analyze faecal samples obtained from 200 local and exotic breeds chicken within Lokoja metropolis. The samples were examined for the presence of Emeria oocysts and 94 (47.5%) of the samples examined were positive for Eimeria oocyts. The species of Eimeria causing the disease in the areas are: E. tenella, E. acervulina, E. necatrix and E. maxima. Females chickens had the highest prevalence rate 50 (100.0 %) compared to males 45 (90.0%). The highest rate of the infection occurred in young chickens 58 (116.0%) as compared to adults 58 (74.0%). The free-range management system had a higher prevalence rate 63 (63.0%) as compared to the semi-intensive management system 32 (32.0%).Chi-square test revealed no statistically significant differences in infections with sex, age and between the free range and semi intensive management systems. Therefore, farmers are encouraged to ensure adequate bio-security by avoiding wet litter which encourage oocysts sporulation, and reduce the stocking density of birds.
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