Russian Journal of Parasitology
DOI:10.12737/13269
Article history:
Received 01.07.2014
Accepted 19.04.2015
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The spread of nematodes Gongulema caucasica in wild and synanthropic birds on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria State High-Mountain Reserve
Pashaev V. Sh.1, Aliyev Sh. K.1, Kabardiev S. Sh.2, Bittirov A.M.3, Begiev S.J.3
1 Dagestan State Pedagogical University, 367003, Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala, 57 М.Yaragsky St., e-mail: vagidpashaev@mail.ru
2 Prikaspiisk Zonal Scientific Research Veterinary Institute, Russia, Republic of Dagestan, Makhachkala, 88 Dahadaev St., e-mail: pznivi05@mail.ru
3 Kabardino-Balkar State Agrarian University named after V.M. Kokov, 360030, Russia, Kabardino-Balkaria Republic, Nalchik, 9/68 Vatutin St., e-mail: bam_58@mail.ru
Abstract
Gongulema caucasica is the most common nematode species of passerine birds on the territory of Kabardino-Balkarian State High-Mountain Reserve which may cause the infestation of chicken with gongulemosis in this region.
Materials and methods: Wild and synanthropic birds on the territory of Kabardino-Balkarian State High-Mountain Reserve were examined for presence of helminths. 71 carcasses of wild and synanthropic birds were collected in the period 2011–2014.
Results and discussion: As a result of the post-mortem helminthological examination of organs and tissues of wild and synanthropic birds the nematodes Gongulema caucasica have been detected in 6 birds of 7 species of passerine birds (common wheatear, tree sparrow, linnet, bullfinch, whinchat, wagtail, chaffinch) living on the territory of Kabardino-Balkaria State High-Mountain Reserve. Nematodes Gongulema caucasica can be mainly localized in esophagus and rarely in forestomach.
Keywords: Kabardino-Balkaria State High-Mountain Reserve, wild birds, nematode Gongulema caucasica, spread.
© 2015 The Author(s). Published by All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Fundamental and Applied Parasitology of Animals and Plants named after K.I. Skryabin.
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