Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Ştefan RUSU, Dumitru ERHAN, Maria ZAMORNEA, Viorelia RUSU, Ion GOLOGAN
The research on the endoparasite fauna of domestic waterfowl (ducks and geese) from the Anatidae family in the Central Zone of the Republic of Moldova revealed the presence of several endoparasitic species. In ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), the following parasites were identified: Class Trematoda: 4 species (Echinostoma paraulum, Echinostoma revolutum, Echinostoma robustum, Prosthogonimus ovatus); Class Cestoda: 2 species (Drepanidotaenia lanceolata, Retinometra giranensis);Class Secernentea: 2 species (Amidostomum acutum, Ganguleterakis dispar);Class Conoidasida: 2 species (Eimeria anatis, E. danailovi). In geese (Anser anser domesticus), the following endoparasites were found: Class Trematoda: 1 species (Catatropis verrucosa);Class Cestoda: 1 species (Drepanidotaenia lanceolata); Class Secernentea: 4 species (Amidostomum anseris, Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Ganguleterakis dispar); Class Conoidasida: 4 species (Eimeria anseris, E. nocens, E. truncata, E. stigmosa). The study reveals a diverse range of endoparasites in both ducks and geese, with a greater variety found in geese. This highlights the need for effective parasite control in domestic waterfowl populations, given the potential impact of these parasites on the health and productivity of the birds.
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