Study of the prevalence and incidence of different lice species in domestic fowls of Shahrekord, Chaharmahal-va-Bakhtiari province in 1396 to 1397

Evaluation of outbreak and incidence of lice in domestic chickens as a food source of villagers and less developed areas is one of the most important health concerns to reduce the feed conversion rate and improving the production efficiency of this type of birds. The aim of this study is microscopic examination of the prevalence and outbreak of different species of lice in native birds of Shahrekord and suburban areas of this city in 1396 to 1397. Data collection started from November 2017 to May 2018 from 200 native birds of Shahrekord city and suburban areas in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province that carried out at the flocks and also samples referred to the clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Shahrekord University. The identification method was performed using optical microscope and diagnostic keys. The results of this study indicate that 60 percent (120 infected specimens) are contaminated with lice and 40 percent are non-contaminated among native birds. The amount of infection to any lice was based on the number of isolated, including 42 cases of Menacanthus stramineus, 55 cases of Menopon gallinae, 30 cases of Goniodes dissimilis and 10 cases of Magnina cubitalis.