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Nematodes of Poultry and Game Birds

Nematodes are not normally of significance in intensively housed poultry in the UK or USA, but they can be a problem in free-range birds, and are of importance in ornamental and game birds, particularly pheasants and grouse. In developing countries, however, village chickens play a vital role in the rural economy and are prone to a wide range of nematode and other parasitic diseases.


Crop Gizzard Intestine Caeca Trachea
Nematode Species
Host

Various hosts

Various hosts, especially ducks

Various hosts, especially grouse with Trichostrongylus tenius

Various hosts, especially grouse with Trichostrongylus tenius

Various hosts, especially pheasant, and including wild species