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Roundworm Infection
Other Names: Ascaridiosis, Ascarid Infection
The large roundworm, Ascaridia galli is the most common intestinal parasite found in backyard and free range chicken
flocks worldwide. It is a yellowish white, thick worm which can grow up to 115 mm (4.5 inches) in length. It lives freely
inside the chicken's small intestine. There, it reproduces and lays eggs, which are passed out of the chicken in their
feces. Occasionally, adult worms will migrate into other parts of the chicken's body, such as the cloaca, oviduct, body
cavity, esophagus, crop, or gizzard. When in the oviduct, they can sometimes get trapped inside a newly formed egg.

The impact roundworms have on the chicken depends on several factors:

Age: Chickens older than 3 months of age have considerably more resistance to infection with A. galli than
younger birds.
Body Size: Heavier chicken breeds are more resistant compared to lighter breeds. Lighter birds tend to have
higher worm burdens and more severe infection intensity.
Overall Health Status: Healthy chickens with a good immune system tend to be more resistant to A. galli.
Diet: Chickens receiving balanced diets high in vitamins A and B (complex) increase their resistance to A. galli.
In severe infections where chickens have large numbers of A. galli present, it can lead to partial to complete intestinal
blockage. Failure to control roundworm infections can compromise the bird's health by increasing susceptibility to
other diseases in highly infected birds.

How do chickens get roundworms?

A. galli (http://www.poultrydvm.com/pathogens/ascaridia-galli) has a direct life cycle. This means that chickens are
infected by eating A. galli eggs, that are passed out of another chicken in their feces, contaminating the surrounding
environment, feed, or water source. When another chicken ingests the infective A. galli eggs, they hatch in their
proventriculus or the small intestine. It will take 28-30 days for A. galli to mature into adults. The pre-patent period
(when birds start shedding the worm eggs in their feces) after infection is 5-8 weeks.

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Since A. galli eggs are very resistant, they can survive outside in the soil for extended periods of time. In deep litter
systems, A. galli eggs can remain infective for years. Under optimum conditions of temperature and moisture (which is
25° C (77°F)), A. galli eggs can survive in the environment for up to 8 months (160 weeks), and become infective after
passing through feces in 1-28 days. 2 to 3% of A. galli eggs remained viable and infective for up to 2 yr in the pasture.
A. galli eggs can hatch anywhere between 17.5°C (63.5° F) to 34°C (93.2°F).

Clinical Signs of Roundworms in Chickens

Clinical signs of roundworms in chickens will vary depending on the severity of the infection. The symptoms will be
more severe in younger chickens, less than 3 months of age. Signs of roundworm infection in chickens typically
include paleness (of the face, comb and wattles), ruffled feathers, altered hormone levels, weight loss with a
prominent keel and reduced body fat, decreased appetite, depression, and diarrhea with increased white urates. Birds
will also have a decreased activity level and spend less time pecking at the ground. Hens may spend more time in
nests, not associated with broodiness. There may be more frequent bullying among flock members.
Clinical Signs
Undigested feed in feces
Reduced appetite
Atrophy of breast muscle and decreased body fat
Decreased growth/weight loss
Diarrhea with increased white urates
Pale comb/wattles
Delayed crop emptying
Reduced number of droppings
Worms found in feces or eggs
Diagnosis Reported Cases Treatment
Name Summary
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Name Summary
Albendazole Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic which is used off-label in G Damerow
(Valbazen) poultry. The drug is given to each bird orally. Measure out ¼ mL (per bantam)
(/drugs/albendazole) or ½ mL (per regular-sized breed). Repeat in 2 weeks.
Safe-guard AquaSol Added to the drinking water at a daily dose of 1 mg/kg BW (0.454 mg/lb) for 5 Per
for Chickens consecutive days. Each mL of Safe-Guard AquaSol contains 200 mg of Manufacturer
fenbendazole. instructions.
Safeguard 10% Fenbendazole (/drugs/fenbendazole) is used off-label in poultry. Add to the G Damerow
Liquid Dewormer for flock's drinking water source at a rate of 3 mL per gallon of water for 3 days.
Goats Repeat in 10 days.
Panacur or Safeguard Fenbendazole (/drugs/fenbendazole) is used off-label in poultry. Given G Damerow
Equine Dewormer 25 individually to each chicken orally, squeezed out in a pea-size portion and
g Paste 10% placed inside their mouth. Repeat in 10 days.
(1% Ivermectin) Ivermectin (/drugs/ivermectin) is used off-label in poultry. The drug is given G Damerow
Injectable for Cattle to each chicken orally or added to the flock’s water source.
and Swine
If given by mouth - 0.25 mL per large size, 0.1 mL per bantam size.

If added to flock water source- 4 mL per gallon of water. Made fresh daily for
two consecutive days.
Pour-on for Cattle Ivermectin (/drugs/ivermectin) is used off-label in poultry. Should not be G Damerow
and Swine (5 mg/mL given internally to the bird. Should be used only externally.
Ivermectin)
Apply to each chicken topically - Use an eye dropper to apply to the skin at the
back of the bird’s neck. Bantam size birds should get 3 drops, normal-sized 4-
5 drops, and large breeds 6 drops. Repeat in 2 weeks.
Levamisole Soluble Levamisole (/drugs/levamisole) is used off label in poultry. It's added to the G Damerow
Drench Powder flock’s water source.
(46.8g)
Note- Chickens who are severely debilitated should not receive this
medication, because it will impact their ability to fight infections.

Add to the flock’s drinking water source - at a rate of 10 mL per gallon of water
for only 1 day.
Piperazine (Wazine) Piperazine is the only FDA approved dewormer for use in laying hens in the G Damerow
(/drugs/piperazine) United States. It is only effective against the adult large roundworm, not the
eggs. It can be given orally by mouth in each bird, or added to the flock’s water
source.

If given by mouth - 50 mg/bird (if younger than 6 weeks of age), otherwise 100
mg/bird (if older than 6 weeks of age), or according to the manufacturer label.
Repeat in 7-10 days.

If added to flock water source - 3 mL per gallon of water, or in accordance with

the manufacturer’s label. Repeat in 7-10 days.
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Name Summary
Citrus peel ethanolic Given as a feed additive at a rate of 600-1200 mg/kg for 14 days A
extract Abdelqader
et al., 2012
Garlic (Allicin) 2.5 mg/bird F Velkers et
(/supplement/garlic- Drinking water - 1.5 mg/L of water daily for 5 days al., 2011
powder)
Turmeric (Curcuma 200-600 mg/kg Alrubaie Al,
longa) 2015
Papaya (Carica 20 ml/kg feed; 1 mg per chicken for 5 days Feroza et al.,
papaya) seed extract 2017;
Dakpogan et
al., 2017
Papaya (Carica 6 g/kg body weight; 300 mg/day per bird Ozaraga et
papaya) seed al., 2017;
powder Ameen et al.,
2012
Diatomaceous earth Added as 2% of overall diet D Bennett; R
Isabirye et
al., 2019
Pumpkin seeds 1 g/kg BW T Feitosa et
al., 2013

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Prevention
 ()Maintaining good sanitary practices; since the eggs take 10 to 12 days to become infective once shed in
droppings, if the droppings are removed then it reduces the chances birds accidentally consume them.
 ()Occasionally providing apple cider vinegar in drinking water (20ml/L of water), however only should be used in
non-galvanized drinkers.
 ()If the birds are confined to a pen outside, rotate access to different areas regularly (once a weed) to minimize
build up of worm populations
 ()Discourage birds from eating off of the ground - Elevate feeder and waterer to discourage fecal contamination
and clean and disinfect equipment daily.
 ()Segregate birds by age groups, with particular care applied to sanitation of young birds
 ()Chickens should receive a diet which includes supplementation with vitamin A and B complex vitamins. Lack of
these vitamins makes the birds more susceptible to worm infections
 ()Conduct routine fecal tests
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Age Range

Young chicks less than 12 weeks old are more susceptible. Chickens build a resistance with age.

Risk Factors

Keeping birds confined in one area on a continuous basis without rotating pasture lots.
Feeding birds kitchen scraps
Smaller birds, due to their body weight differences
Unbalanced diet
Use of a deep-litter bedding system
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Etiology

Ascaridia galli (/pathogens/ascaridia-galli)

Also Consider

Capillariasis (/condition/capillaria-worms)
Cecal worms (/condition/cecal-worms)
Gastrointestinal obstructions (/condition/gastrointestinal-obstruction)
Tetrameriasis (/condition/tetrameriasis)

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