Prevalence of Endoparasite Infestation of Edible-Nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) in Swiftlet Houses in Central Java, Indonesia
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This report represents the prevalence of endoparasite infestation in swiftlets (Aerodramus fuciphagus) in swiftlet houses in Central Java Province, Indonesia. A total of 76 samples of faeces of edible-nest swiftlet (A. fuciphagus) were collected from several swiftlet houses in Central Java. The endoparasite detection method in this study used a combination of the native method, the sedimentation method, and the floating method. Based on the results of this study, endoparasite infestation in edible-nest swiftlet (A. fuciphagus) in Central Java was 28%. Endoparasites found included Tetrameres spp. (7%), Notocotylus sp. (11%), and Raillietina sp. (11%). This study provides data on the incidence of endoparasite infestation in edible-nest swiftlet (A. fuciphagus).
Source: Acta Veterinaria Indonesiana
Author: Siti Gusti Ningrum
Institution: Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $150
OpenAlex ID: W4405763716