Intestinal coccidiosis (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) in a Himalayan Griffon Vulture Gyps himalayensis

Authors

  • Vimalraj Padayatchiar Govindan Uttarakhand Forest Department, Western Circle, Haldwani, Uttarakhand 263139, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6462-3595
  • Parag Madhukar Dhakate Uttarakhand Forest Department, Western Circle, Haldwani, Uttarakhand 263139, India.
  • Ayush Uniyal Uttarakhand Forest Department, Western Circle, Haldwani, Uttarakhand 263139, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.5869.13.11.19663-19664

Keywords:

Coccidia, Eimeria sp., mortality, protozoan parasite

Abstract

A free-ranging juvenile Himalayan Griffon Vulture from the Haldwani forest range division, Nainital, Uttarakhand, on detailed inspection, showed dullness, weakness, emaciation, ruffled feathers, droopy head, and watery whitish diarrhoea. It was unable to bear its own weight on both the legs. The bird died later and the post mortem revealed haemorrhagic intestinal tract. Based on the findings and microscopical examination it was confirmed as intestinal coccidiosis.

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26-09-2021 — Updated on 26-09-2021

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