Prevalence on Ascaridia galli and Heterakis Gallinarum of local and exotic chickens at Debrezeit agricultural Research center poultry farm

Parasites are one of devastating diseases in poultry farms. This subsequently leads to economic crises. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum in 202 local and exotic chickens raised under intensive management system originated from Debrezeit Agricultural Research Center poultry farm from November 2008 to April 2009. The parasitological diagnosis procedures were conducted to detect the parasites. The study indicated that 42(20.79%) and 15(7.42%) of the examined chickens were harboring Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum respectively. There was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05) in the prevalence of Ascaridia galli between breed and age groups of chickens. However, there was statistically significant difference (P<0.05) in the prevalence of between two sexes of chicken. The present study shown that local and exotic chicken was kept under intensive management system in DebreZeit Agricultural Research Center poultry farm were exposed to infection with Ascaridia galli and Htereakis gallinarum. This is alarming condition for the farm. To prevent and minimize these parasites in farm level, hygienic measurements are strictly practiced to keep farm and consumer safety.