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    Diagnostic Confirmation and Treatment of Hadjelia truncata-Induced Parasitic Ventriculitis in Pigeons at Hathazari Livestock and Veterinary Hospital.
    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chattogram-4225, Bangladesh, 2024) Islam, Sahriar
    Hadjelia truncata, a nematode parasite, is a primary causative agent of parasitic ventriculitis in pigeons. This parasitic infection primarily targets the digestive tract, inducing significant damage to the gizzard. Two adult pigeons, exhibiting symptoms such as weight loss, diarrhea, and emaciation, were submitted for post-mortem examination at Hathazari Livestock Office and Veterinary Hospital, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Necropsy revealed an enlarged and distorted gizzard with undigested feed particles, minor hemorrhages indicative of parasitic ventriculitis. Microscopic examination of fecal samples identified embryonated eggs of Hadjelia truncata, confirming the parasitic infection as the cause of death. The parasitic ventriculitis were treated with ivermectin administered at a dose of 0.25 mg/kg for 3 consecutive days leading to a reduction in mortality and resolution of clinical signs. The farmer was also advised to ensure clean drinking water and fresh feed for the pigeons. This study underscores the importance of early diagnosis and targeted treatment for Hadjelia truncata infections in pigeons and highlights the need for ongoing research and management strategies to prevent the spread of parasitic diseases in commercial pigeon farming.
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    The socio-economic scenario of farmers and the profitability assessment of different poultry production systems in Hathazari, Bangladesh.
    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chattogram-4225, Bangladesh, 2024-10) Islam, Sahriar
    This study investigated the socio-economic profile of poultry farmers, farm management practices, and the economic profitability of broiler, layer, and sonali chicken production systems in Hathazari, Bangladesh. A total of 30 farms (10 each of broiler, layer, and sonali) were surveyed using a pre-structured questionnaire. Duncan's multiple range test and the chi-square test were done for data analysis. The analysis revealed that poultry farming was dominated by relatively affluent individuals (80% self-funded) who were primarily over 40 years old (73.3%). Farm size and vaccination status varied significantly (p< 0.05) between production systems. Farms with robust biosecurity practices (60%) reported lower post-vaccination disease incidence (33.3%). Recognizing potential nutritional imbalances, most farmers (83.3%) preferred pre-formulated feed. Economic analysis revealed that layer farming offered the highest profitability, with an average annual cost per bird of 1280 BDT, net return of 909 BDT, and a cost-benefit ratio of 1:1.71. Broiler production yielded a cost per bird of 1376 BDT, net return of 617.2 BDT, and a cost-benefit ratio of 1:1.44. Sonali chicken farming resulted in the lowest profitability, with a cost per bird of 1019 BDT, net return of 79 BDT, and a cost-benefit ratio of 1:1.07. These findings suggest that layer farming offers significantly greater profitability compared to broiler and sonali chicken production in Hathazari, Bangladesh.