Study of Eimeria brunetti (Levine 1942) in Broiler Chicken from Aurangabad District of Maharashtra State India

摘要

The paper presents the results of the studies on the coccidian parasites of the genus Eimeria occurring in Broiler chicken, (Gallus gallus) in Aurangabad district of Marathwada region. The investigation showed extensive prevalence of coccidia in broiler chicken in this area. Broiler chicken shows variations in prevalence of coccidian infection throughout the year. The study involved survey, fecal examination, and identification of coccidial species based on their morphology, predilection site in the intestine and sporulation time. During the present study ten species of Eimeria are found in Broiler chicken. Seven species are redescribed and three are new species.