Identification and Molecular Detection of Ascaris Galli from Smallholdings Poultry Farms Mogadishu Somalia

A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Benadir region, Somalia, from August 2023 to February 2024.The study intended to determine the positive identification prevalence and molecular detection of Ascaris galli in poultry Mogadishu Somalia.A three hundred and eighty four (384) faecal samples from various districts collected from diferent sub district of Banadir region Somalia, revealing 92 out of 384 chickens were positive for Ascaris galli infection, indicating a prevalence of 24% in the study area, there was no significant difference in prevalence between male and female chickens.However, age was a significant factor, with younger chickens (under 6 months) having a higher prevalence (47.3%) compared to adult chickens (over 6 months) with a prevalence of 18.3%.Chickens with poor body condition had a higher prevalence (56%) compared to those with a middle (17.6%) or good (12%) body condition.Extensive production systems had a higher prevalence (31%) compared to intensive systems (17.8%).Chickens raised in cages had a slightly higher prevalence (29%) compared to those on the floor (18.8%) due to better hygiene conditions.The local breed had a slightly higher prevalence (29.2%) compared to the exotic breed (18.8%).Hygiene conditions significantly influenced prevalence, with chickens in poor hygiene conditions having a much higher prevalence (50%) compared to those in good hygiene conditions (6.5%).Availability of deworming treatment in owners also played a significant role, with higher prevalence (26%) in chickens whose owners did not have access to deworming compared to those whose owners did (6.3%).Therefore, Effective control strategies should focus on improving management systems, implementing hygiene practices, and providing deworming treatment.Collaboration with academic institutions and educational programs can help mitigate Ascaris galli infection in chickens in this region.