Table 2.
Parasitic infection in different management conditions. The data of frequencies is presented as a percentage. The data of oocyst/eggs loads is presented as an average (5–95% IQR)
| Parasite | Total frequency | A. Backyard conditions | B. Organized conditions without probiotics | C. Organized conditions with probiotics | GLM p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eimeria spp. | 78% | 96%c | 79% | 55%a | p < 0.05* |
| Ascaridia galli | 46% | 48% | 54% | 35% | p > 0.05 |
| Heterakis gallinarum | 29% | 44%c | 21% | 5%a | p < 0.05* |
| Strongyloides avium | 16% | 16% | 25% | 5% | p > 0.05 |
| Hymenolepis spp. | 6% | 12% | 4% | 0% | p > 0.05 |
| Type of infection | Average number of oocyst/eggs | A. Backyard conditions | B. Organized conditions without probiotics | C. Organized conditions with probiotics | GLM p-value |
| Coccidiosis | 73.9 (0–330) | 170 (0–550) | 4.2 (0–42.5) | 37.5 (0–107.5) | p < 0.001* |
| Helminthiasis | 633.3 (17–1330) | 728 (200–1430) | 714.6 (67.2–1277.5) | 417.5 (4.7–1302) | p < 0.001* |