Prevalence of Endoparasite Infestation of Edible-Nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) in Swiftlet Houses in Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract

This report represents the prevalence of endoparasite infestation in swiftlets (Aerodramus fuciphagus) in swiftlet houses in Central Java Province, Indonesia. A total of 76 samples of faeces of edible-nest swiftlet (A. fuciphagus) were collected from several swiftlet houses in Central Java. The endoparasite detection method in this study used a combination of the native method, the sedimentation method, and the floating method. Based on the results of this study, endoparasite infestation in edible-nest swiftlet (A. fuciphagus) in Central Java was 28%. Endoparasites found included Tetrameres spp. (7%), Notocotylus sp. (11%), and Raillietina sp. (11%). This study provides data on the incidence of endoparasite infestation in edible-nest swiftlet (A. fuciphagus).