Prevalence of intestinal parasites in quail Coturnix coturnix (Linnaeus, 1758) in Iraq: A Review

: Iraq is a relatively biodiverse country, particularly rich in bird species. This is due to a combination of factors that make this location a haven for many different bird species and subspecies. Therefore, the current review revealed the prevalence of nematodes, tapeworms, and protozoan parasites in quails across different environments. Additional factors influencing parasitic infection in quails including age housing management system and the presence of another animal were identified based on their prevalence across various farms. The construction of chicken and quail farms has made this species more vulnerable to a number of poultry illnesses. Due to the paucity of research on parasitic infections in quails this article reviews prior research on intestinal parasites in quails creates a thorough database to act as a reference for researchers and highlights the importance of ongoing education regarding appropriate and preventive measures for quail intestinal parasite control.

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Al-Salam Journal for Medical Science
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2026-02-02
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https://doi.org/10.55145/ajbms.2026.05.01.010
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Bird parasitology and diseases
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in quail Coturnix coturnix (Linnaeus, 1758) in Iraq: A Review

Zainab A. Makawi
Al-Salam Journal for Medical Science
Bird parasitology and diseases
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in quail Coturnix coturnix (Linnaeus, 1758) in Iraq: A Review

Zainab A. Makawi
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Abstract

: Iraq is a relatively biodiverse country, particularly rich in bird species. This is due to a combination of factors that make this location a haven for many different bird species and subspecies. Therefore, the current review revealed the prevalence of nematodes, tapeworms, and protozoan parasites in quails across different environments. Additional factors influencing parasitic infection in quails including age housing management system and the presence of another animal were identified based on their prevalence across various farms. The construction of chicken and quail farms has made this species more vulnerable to a number of poultry illnesses. Due to the paucity of research on parasitic infections in quails this article reviews prior research on intestinal parasites in quails creates a thorough database to act as a reference for researchers and highlights the importance of ongoing education regarding appropriate and preventive measures for quail intestinal parasite control.

Al-Salam Journal for Medical ScienceVol. 5(1)
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