Identification of Heterakis species in game birds in Pennsylvania

Denver Isaac Greenawalt

Histomoniasis, is a significant disease of gallinaceous birds. Transmission is dependent on the nematode Heterakis gallinarum. Due to the role that H. gallinarum plays in the maintenance of H. meleagridis, it is important to define the host-range distribution. From 2015-2017, ceca were collected from game birds in Pennsylvania. Cecal contents were examined and all Heterakis spp.  were identified by morphology. All nematodes were identified as H. gallinarum, except the ruffed grouse, which harbored H. isolonche.

Major: 
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Oral Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Dr. Justin Brown
Poster Number: 
31