Ascariasis is a condition distinguished by the presence of a parasite-type ascarids in the inside of the digestive tract, where it completes its life cycle.

This parasite lives in the small intestine of birds such as chickens, turkeys, geese, and other wild birds, including ravens.

Males measure between 50 and 76 mm, while females vary from 72 to 116 mm

It is a common parasite that completes its life cycle at high speed. The most prevalent species is Ascaridia galli.

These roundworms, are a worm of considerable size, can reach between four and eight inches in length and have a diameter of 0. 1 to 0. 3 cm

The life cycle of these parasites is direct, as the eggs are excreted and are exposed to the environment, where they can become larvae ineffective if the conditions allow it.

When these eggs are eaten by birds, which hatch in the intestine, releasing larvae which, after several changes within the body, reach maturity in the intestine, it becomes their habitat definitive.

The roundworms have a locking mechanism that allows them to adhere to the intestinal mucosa, preventing you from being displaced by peristalsis, causing significant damage in the process.

The eggs of these parasites are extremely resistant and can survive in adverse conditions for up to three months.

The clinical presentation of ascariasis varies widely, as in most cases it occurs without obvious symptoms.

The symptoms depend on the age of the bird, and in the number of parasites in the digestive system.

In acute cases, can be observed lack of appetite, lethargy, goose feather, among other symptoms.

It may present with diarrhea, sometimes with blood, paresis, and, occasionally, the expulsion of parasites in the stool.

If the infestation causes perforations, there may arise a case of peritonitis, which is potentially deadly.

The presence of ascarids in a farm requires the implementation of health measures are drastic, which implies the realization of systematic treatments and newspapers to eradicate them.

To eliminate roundworms, we employ various medicines that act as a stun or helminthics.

The crippling effect causes the worms to lose their ability to be fixed, being expelled thanks to the contractions and peristaltic.

On the other hand, the effect of helminthic allows for the expulsion of the parasites dead and is effective against the eggs.