VERMES nas GALINHAS: como prevenir e tratar a verminose em aves

Worm infestation is a disease caused by worms. There are a wide variety of worms that can affect birds. Three main classes: Nematoda (Nematodes), Cestoda (Cestodes), and Trematoda (Trematodes). The main worms that cause disease in birds are: Ascaridia galli (Roundworms), Heterakis, Syngamosis, Taeniasis, Capillaria, etc. Worms have a life cycle consisting of eggs, larvae, and adults. Adult worms live in the small intestine; Females can produce approximately 200,000 eggs per day, which are excreted in feces; Under conditions of humidity, temperature, and shade, the eggs develop into embryos; Larval stages (L1, L2, L3) and adults. The main symptoms are: loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, decreased laying, ruffled feathers, an "unkempt" appearance, weakness, and even secondary infections. How to identify: Symptoms first! Stool analysis! Necropsy and tests to assess parasite load. Three action points as a preventive measure: -Pasture rotation; -Hygiene and sanitary management: keeping areas clean, free of manure and feed scraps, effective fly control, etc. -And the third: deworming for birds Alternative strategies can be used, such as: Banana (tannin); pumpkin seeds (cucurbitacins): These have antiparasitic properties. www.escoladeavicultores.com