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Journal of Parasite Science

ISSN 2656-5331

Vol. 2 / No. 2 / Published : 2018-09

Order : 1, and page :51 - 56

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Original Article :

Identification of worm eggs in faeces of egrets (egretta sp.) in surabaya

Author :

  1. Akbar Haryo Widhi Trismiharto*1
  2. Suzanita Utama*2
  3. Koesnoto Supriandono*3
  4. Djoko Poetranto*4
  5. Setiawan Koesdarto*5
  6. Muchammad Yunus*6
  1. Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
  2. Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
  3. Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
  4. Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
  5. Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
  6. Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan

Abstract :

The aim of this research was to identify worm eggs species that infected Egrets in Surabaya. A total of 40 samples were taken and faecal examination was conducted in the Laboratory by means of native, sedimentation, and floating methods, In floating method saturated brown sugar solution was used as floating media because brown sugar solution was faster in floating worm eggs. Then further examination of the worm eggs species were matched by microscopic taxonomy and textbook comparison observation. Eggs of three classes of helmints, Trematode, Cestode, and Nematode were found in faeces of Egrets in Surabaya. Species of the Nematode eggs found were Ascaris sp., Ascaridia galli, , Capillaria sp., Toxocara cati. Species of Cestode class egg found were Raillietina sp, from Trematode class were Echinostoma revolutum.

Keyword :

Worms Eggs, Egretta sp., Brown sugar,


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Volume : 2 / No. : 2 / Pub. : 2018-09
  1. Identification Of Worm Eggs In Faeces Of Egrets (egretta Sp.) In Surabaya
  2. Investation Of Ectoparasites In Chickens In Village Of Kramat District Of Bangkalan Regency Of Bangkalan
  3. Prevalance Of Gastrointestinal Protozoa Of Cats In Animal Hospital And Animal Clinic In Surabaya
  4. Identification Of Gastrointestinal Worms Egg On Spotted Deer (axis Axis) And Bawean Deer (axis Kuhlii) At Wonorejo Bibit Park And Surabaya Flora Park
  5. Prevalence Of Protozoa In Gastrointestinal Tract Of Pigeons (columba Livia) Maintenance Ekstensif And Intensif In Surabaya
  6. Utilization Of Curcuma Molases Block To Increase The Performance Of Goats That Infected Gastrointestinal Worm At Wonorejo, Wates District, Kediri Regency

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