PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF THE DOMESTIC PIGEONS IN LOKOJA, KOGI STATE
Abstract
Here’s the abstract from the project titled **“Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of the Domestic Pigeons in Lokoja, Kogi State”**:
> The gastro-intestinal tracts of 60 domestic pigeons were examined for parasite infestation aimed at providing information on their species composition, prevalence, and distribution in Lokoja area, Kogi State, Nigeria. Of these, 17 (34%) were infected by 6 species of parasites namely: *Strongyloides stercoralis*, *Fasciola spp.*, *Coccidia cysts*, *Eimeria spp.*, *Trichurus trichiura*, and *Entamoeba spp.*. The study highlights the importance of good sanitation, regular parasite monitoring, and effective control measures to minimize the risk of gastrointestinal parasites in pigeons. Mixed infections were common, occurring in all infected birds. It is recommended to improve hygiene and veterinary care for pigeons raised in Lokoja.
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