Identifikasi dan prevalensi parasit cacing nematoda pada ayam kampung di Kecamatan Gumukmas Kabupaten Jember

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the type, prevalence value and intensity of nematode worms that attack free-range chickens in Gumukmas District, Jember Regency. The samples used in this research were 100 fresh excreta from free-range chickens weighing 2 g each. The type of nematode worm can be identified by identifying the morphology of nematode worm eggs using the whitlock method. The data obtained from this research was analyzed descriptively by comparing appropriate and relevant literature. The identification results show that there are 4 types of nematode worms that attack free-range chickens in Gumukmas District, namely Capillaria sp. (41%), Strongyloides sp. (29%), Ascaridia sp. (26%), and Heterakis sp. (22%). The prevalence value of nematode worms that attack free-range chickens at this research location was 66%, which was included in the category of frequent infections. The intensity value was 284.32 items/g, included in the mild infection category. The conclusion of the research was that 4 types of Nematode worms were found that attacked village chickens in Gumukmas District, namely Ascaridia sp., Capillaria sp., Heterakis sp., and Strongyloides sp. The prevalence value of attacking free-range chickens in Gumukmas District was 66%. The highest prevalence value was Capillaria sp. (41%). The nematode worm that has the highest intensity value was Strogyloides sp. (706.90 grains/g).