How to treat tapeworms in peafowl?

[casportpony]

Ascaridia galli = Roundworm
Heterakis gallinarum = Cecal worm
Railletina = Tapeworm
Syngamus trachea = Gapeworm


Here's the fenbendazole abstract:
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6750887
Efficacy of fenbendazole against helminth parasites of poultry in Uganda.

Ssenyonga GS.
Abstract

Fenbendazole 4% (Panacur, Hoechst) administered in feed was used to treat chickens infected with Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum and Railletina spp. It was also used to treat Syngamus trachea in broiler birds. There was a marked drop in helminth egg counts in the faeces on the second day of treatment and the faeces became negative by the seventh day after the last treatment. Post-mortem examination 15 to 21 days later showed that the drug was 100% effective against Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum at 10 mg/kg. However, for complete removal of Railletina spp. 15 mg/kg was required. Similarly 20 mg/kg fenbendazole was effective against Syngamus trachea. It was concluded that fenbendazole is suitable for the treatment of the important intestinal and tracheal worms of poultry, a dose of 15 to 20 mg/kg for 3 consecutive days being recommended for use under field conditions.

-Kathy

 

[Yoda]

Peas most likely don't get tapeworms that I have seen and if they did you will see it in the poop just like you will see roundworms in the poop except tapeworms are flat and they look like they are waving to you. You find a lot of tapeworms in fishtanks. Here is a post from Chickenzoo from 2011:

If they are 2 years old and have only been wormed with Wazine ( kills only round worms), then it is highly possible that they have another type of worm other than tapes, as tapes are not as likely. I worm with Safeguard liquid goat wormer at 1cc down the throat of adult peafowl (10lbs) . If they are really bad off I would start with 1/4 - 1/2 cc, wait 5 days then give the other as large worm die off at once can kill the bird. Ivomectrian applied to the skin at 1/2 - 1 cc per adult is also used 6 months after the Safeguard, but I would not use it on a very sick bird as in your case now. Blackhead as stated above is possible, you would see increased thirst, pecking at food but not eating, loss of weight and bright mustard poo. A fish med called Fishzole given for 5 days at 250mg 2x daily is the cure if caught in time.

I use safe guard at 3 cc/ml per gallon of water for 3 days and repeat in 14 then I use Ivermectin pour on for cattle I squirt 1cc on the skin at base of neck, doing this the birds get about a 1/2 cc being absorbed into the skin. Doing this twice a year and your birds should be worm free.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Is there is a difference in the types of Safeguard? Do all of them have the same strength? I wonder if the paste is as good as as the liquid and goat? Any thoughts?

 

[casportpony]

Is there is a difference in the types of Safeguard? Do all of them have the same strength? I wonder if the paste is as good as as the liquid and goat? Any thoughts?

If it says fenbendazole 10%, it's the same. And as far as I know, the liquid and paste only come in 10% here in North America... Don't know about other countries.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Another worm I worry about is the capillary worm. Since worming with fenbendazole gets the others at 20mg/kg, I'm pretty sure it'll get this one, too, but I'd still like to find an abstract on it.

-Kathy

Source: http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/disparas.htm

Capillaria (Capillary or Thread Worms)
There are several species of Capillaria that occur in poultry. Capillaria annulata and Capillaria contorta occur in the crop and esophagus. These may cause thickening and inflammation of the mucosa, and occasionally severe losses are sustained in turkeys and game birds.
In the lower intestinal tract there may be several different species but usually Capillaria obsignata is the most prevalent. The life cycle of this parasite is direct. The adult worms may be embedded in the lining of the intestine. The eggs are laid and passed in the droppings. Following embryonation that takes six to eight days, the eggs are infective to any other poultry that may eat them. The most severe damage occurs within two weeks of infection. The parasites frequently produce severe inflammation and sometimes cause hemorrhage. Erosion of the intestinal lining may be extensive and result in death. These parasites may become a severe problem in deep litter houses. Reduced growth, egg production and fertility may result from heavy infections.
If present in large numbers, these parasites are usually easy to find at necropsy. Eggs may be difficult to find in droppings, due to the small size and time of infection.
Since treatment for capillaria is often lacking, control is best achieved by preventive measures. Some drugs, fed at low levels, may be of value in reducing the level of infection on problem farms. Game birds should be raised on wire to remove the threat of infection. As some species of capillaria have an indirect life cycle, control measures may have to be directed toward the intermediate host. Hygromycin and meldane may be used for control. Additional vitamin A may be of value. Effective treatments that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration are fenbendazole and leviamisole.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Is there is a difference in the types of Safeguard? Do all of them have the same strength? I wonder if the paste is as good as as the liquid and goat? Any thoughts?

If it says fenbendazole 10%, it's the same. And as far as I know, the liquid and paste only come in 10% here in North America... Don't know about other countries.

-Kathy

Yes it says 10%.

I get a headache reading about all of the de-wormers and then I start confusing myself. I need to stop all of this reading. I start second guessing my current treatments and think I need to start a new treatment. :/

Ok, so I know (and will print out and put in my home binder) that I administer 1 ml of Safeguard paste for 3 days to my peas. When the pages are in my binder that means it's etched in stone and can't change. That's the Bible to me.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I read that Valbazen is THE best one to use but since you pointed that other info out to me, i'm scared.

 

[casportpony]

Peas most likely don't get tapeworms that I have seen and if they did you will see it in the poop just like you will see roundworms in the poop except tapeworms are flat and they look like they are waving to you. You find a lot of tapeworms in fishtanks. Here is a post from Chickenzoo from 2011:

If they are 2 years old and have only been wormed with Wazine ( kills only round worms), then it is highly possible that they have another type of worm other than tapes, as tapes are not as likely. I worm with Safeguard liquid goat wormer at 1cc down the throat of adult peafowl (10lbs) . If they are really bad off I would start with 1/4 - 1/2 cc, wait 5 days then give the other as large worm die off at once can kill the bird. Ivomectrian applied to the skin at 1/2 - 1 cc per adult is also used 6 months after the Safeguard, but I would not use it on a very sick bird as in your case now. Blackhead as stated above is possible, you would see increased thirst, pecking at food but not eating, loss of weight and bright mustard poo. A fish med called Fishzole given for 5 days at 250mg 2x daily is the cure if caught in time.

I use safe guard at 3 cc/ml per gallon of water for 3 days and repeat in 14 then I use Ivermectin pour on for cattle I squirt 1cc on the skin at base of neck, doing this the birds get about a 1/2 cc being absorbed into the skin. Doing this twice a year and your birds should be worm free.

For those interested, here is the thread containing the red text:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...apeworms-please-help-on-saving-the-peahens/10

-Kathy

 

[kuntrygirl]

Peas most likely don't get tapeworms that I have seen and if they did you will see it in the poop just like you will see roundworms in the poop except tapeworms are flat and they look like they are waving to you. You find a lot of tapeworms in fishtanks.  Here is a post from Chickenzoo from 2011:

[COLOR=FF0000]If they are 2 years old and have only been wormed with Wazine ( kills only round worms), then it is highly possible that they have another type of worm other than tapes, as tapes are not as likely. I worm with Safeguard liquid goat wormer at 1cc down the throat of adult peafowl (10lbs) . If they are really bad off I would start with 1/4 - 1/2 cc, wait 5 days then give the other as large worm die off at once can kill the bird. Ivomectrian applied to the skin at 1/2 - 1 cc per adult is also used 6 months after the Safeguard,[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]but I would not use it on a very sick bird as in your case now.[/COLOR] [COLOR=FF0000]Blackhead as stated above is possible, you would see increased thirst, pecking at food but not eating, loss of weight and bright mustard poo. A fish med called Fishzole given for 5 days at 250mg 2x daily is the cure if caught in time.[/COLOR]

I use safe guard at 3 cc/ml per gallon of water for 3 days and repeat in 14 then I use Ivermectin pour on for cattle I squirt 1cc on the skin at base of neck, doing this the birds get about a 1/2 cc being absorbed into the skin. Doing this twice a year and your birds should be worm free.

For those interested, here is the thread containing the red text:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...apeworms-please-help-on-saving-the-peahens/10

-Kathy

Thanks!

 

[kuntrygirl]

Kathy, I also need to get with you about tube feeding. I want to make sure that I have ALL of my First Aid Kit meds/supplies for the animals. The last thing that I am missing are the tubes. What size do I need Kathy and where do I get them from? And what about the thing-a-ma-jig to make the food travel down? You know what I'm talking about? Can you post a pic of your feeding tube and parts?

Thanks