Detection of the parasite Plasmodium Sp. in pigeons in Thi-qar Province
Author(s): Muntadher M Flayyih and Mohammed KA Altamimi
Abstract: Avian malaria is a blood parasite that affects any bird species. It causes economic harm to the local avian and causes lethargy, anorexia and anemia in severe cases of parasitic infection. In the current research. 88 blood samples were collected in the pigeons in three different regions from (Thi-Qar Province) in January to the end of March 2024, which recorded to the total rate of (14.7%). The highest level of infection was recorded at the Souq Al- Shuyoukh and it was 25% with significant impact. highest infection rate of 25.80% in March and the lowest rate in January of Plasmodium sp. was recorded a significant influence.
Muntadher M Flayyih, Mohammed KA Altamimi. Detection of the parasite Plasmodium Sp. in pigeons in Thi-qar Province. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2025;10(12):314-316. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i12e.2836
