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A Report on Mixed Infections of Acuaria Hamulosa, Heterakis Gallinarum and Holomenopon Leucoxanthum in Native Ducks of Cauvery Delta Region of Tamil Nadu

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Post mortem examination of two duck carcasses revealed the presence of worms in the gizzard and caecum. The worms from gizzard were identified as Acuaria hamulosa and caecal worm were identified as Heterakis gallinarum based on the morphological features. In addition, lice were collected from the feathers and identified as Holomenopon leucoxanthum. This study reports the occurrence of Acuaria hamulosa, Heterakis gallinarum and Holomenopon leucoxanthum in native ducks from Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu.

Source: Indian journal of veterinary and animal sciences research.

DOI: 10.56093/ijvasr.v54i3.167851

Authors: E. Tamileniyan, A. Latchumikanthan, K. Thilagavathi, R. Velusamy

Institution: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Language: English

Topic: Bird parasitology and diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4411453171

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