ABSTRACT
The study was carried out in Umudike environment to investigate the "outbreak
of coccidiosis in poultry farms. The work compared the outbreak of coccidiosis
in three (3) farms in Umudike environment. Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture Poultry Fann was designated Station A, the National Root Crops
Research Institute Poultry farm was designated Station B while a private farm
within Umudike was designated Station C. Data stored· from year 2004- 2008 were
collected from the three farms for investigation. Faecal droppings from the
birds were also collected for laboratory analysis. The study was carried out
during the rainy season in the months of June to November, 2009. The commonest
parasite affecting the birds that were confined · to the poultry was Eimeria
tenella. Among the seven species of Eimeria, it was only E. tenella that was
seen. Coccidiosis (poultry disease) however was found only in young birds of 2
to 8 weeks old. It was concluded from this investigation that Eimeria tenella
was the most important parasite that causes poultry disease among poultry birds
in Umudike and its environs. It was observed that prevalence (42%) of infection
was highest among birds within the age of 3- 5 weeks old. The result also
showed that the morbidity and mortality rates were highest in MOUAU farm,
followed by NRCRI fann than the other private farm. Some recommendations were
given to encourage poultry fanners in order to minimize mortality rate among
the poultry birds.
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EZURIKE, EZURIKE. "Investigation On Coccidiosis In Poultry Birds In Mouau Farm And Its Environs:- Ezurike, Uzoamaka U." Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 08 Sep. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/investigation-on-coccidiosis-in-poultry-birds-in-mouau-farm-and-its-environs-ezurike-uzoamaka-u-7-2