Authors : Sanjay Patil, A. T. Kalse, Mukesh Patil
Page Nos : 139-142
Description :
Helminthes parasite is the major concern in relation to animal. Helminthes parasite affects the nutrient status of host
by causing increased nutrient loss, decreased food intake and nutrient absorption. The blood performs important
functions like gaseous exchange, gathers the excreted material and defense mechanism. The research work carried out
on the blood parameter and its alteration due to the cestode parasite Cotugnia. From the month June 2021 to May
2022, 10 numbers of host Gallus gallus domesticus intestine were collected. The total erythrocytes and leukocyte
count, haemoglobin content, packed cell volume, Erythrocyte constant and differential leucocyte constant were
determined. Significant variation in blood parameters of normal and infected Gallus gallus domesticus (Linnaeus) was
observed. This study determines the haematological changes due to Cotugnia worm in naturally infected indigenous
chickens Gallus gallus domesticus. Results of the study are expected to contribute towards and encourage usage of
clinico-pathological parameter testing as a measure of poultry health status.