The Coccidia of the Gallinaceous Birds in Azerbaijan

Authors: Musa MUSAEV, Gamida GAIBOVA, Galiba ISMAILOVA, Farida ALIEVA, Naila ISKENDEROVA

Abstract: In this study the data on the coccidia of gallinaceous birds in Azerbaijan were presented. Chickens and pheasants have already been examined earlier concerning the presence of Eimeria and Isospora. Peacocks and quails are studied in this aspect for the first time. The examination of the gallinaceous birds concerning the presence of crytosporidia oocysts has been also carried out for the first time. The results obtained are indicative of the presence of a few coccidian species in the gallinaceous birds which have not been detected in Azerbaijan before.

Keywords: Oocysts, Eimeria, Isospora, Cryptosporidium, Chickens, Pheasants, Quails.

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