PREVALENCE OF COCCIDIOSIS IN LOCAL CHICKENS WITHIN AZARE

Student: Omega Maiyaki Daniel
Supervisor: Mr Abubakar Sadiq Yusuf
HOD: Dr Abubakarsyusuf@Sazu.edu.ng Abubakar Mohammed
Department of Biological Science(s)
Science
Sa'adu Zungur University, Bauchi State

Abstract

ABSTRACT Coccidiosis, caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria, is a major parasitic disease affecting poultry production worldwide. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of coccidiosis among local chickens in Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria. A total of 150 faecal samples were collected from chickens of different ages and sexes across selected areas in Azare. The samples were examined using saturated salt flotation technique, and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 with chi-square test to determine statistical associations at p

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