Center of Poultry & Parasitology (CPP)

Introduction / History

Mandates

1. To study the prevalent parasitic diseases of livestock & poultry.
2. Lab diagnostic tests for the accurate diagnosis of the parasitic diseases.
3. To educate farmers / public about the parasitic diseases having zoonotic potential.
4. To design strategies for the eradication of parasitic diseases of livestock.
5. Training of paravets / University graduates on Lab techniques for the diagnosis of parasitic diseases.
6. To conduct research studies on various parasitic diseases of economic importance. 

Objectives 

1. To diagnose different parasitic diseases of livestock & poultry.
2. To train farmers about control measures for the control of parasitic diseases.
3. Research studies on various parasitic diseases of livestock / humans.
4. To assist Veterinary Assistants and University graduates in correct sampling and diagnostic techniques.
5. Providing assistance to the post-graduates students in various disciplines of different Universities.

Staff Position

Research Work

Screening of blood samples from Cattle Breeding & Dairy Farm Harichand for TBDs pathogens through microscopy.

Routine Activities

1. Diagnosis of parasitic diseases of livestock.
2. Advisory services to the public / farmers.
3. Research Publication.
4. Training of Veterinarian.

Facilities to the Public / Farmers 

Different samples can be processed for parasitic diseases i.e. blood, fecal samples and skin scraping.

Fecal samples are processed for the presence / absence of parasitic eggs / oocyst which play decisive role in diagnosis of intestinal parasites. Fecal samples are subjected to direct examination, floatation techniques and sedimentation techniques. Moreover, parasite load of animals can be determined from EPG / OPG through Mc Master technique.

Blood samples are processed for the haemo-prasites i.e. Anaplasma, Theileria, Babesia etc. Samples are presented in the form of smear or whole blood in anticoagulant added blood. Farmers are also trained on blood collection and preparation of blood smear.

Micoscopy is used for initial screening of blood samples for haemo-parasitic diseases, but there are always chances of false positives and false negatives, so for further confirmation ELISA is used. Different types of ELISA are used but mostly Indirect ELISA is used for these diseases.

Ticks play an important role in the completion of parasites life cycle and also for the transmission of parasitic diseases. Different ticks i.e. Hyalomma, Ixodidae, Haemaphysalis, Rhipicephalus and other Boophilus are important ticks species for the transmission of Theileriousis, Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis. For the control of haemo-parasitic diseases vector control is also important and various sprays are used for tick control. Spray can be applied directly to animals and also in the animal dwelling places and wall cracks where ticks reside.