Diagnosis, Treatment, and Analysis of Cysticercosis in Cage-Raised Laying Hens

Chicken tapeworm disease is a parasitic infection caused by tapeworms inhabiting the intestines. In cage-raised laying hens, it manifests as loose droppings, decreased egg production, lighter eggshell coloration, reduced egg weight, and increased incidence of deformed eggs. This disease can occur year-round, with peak incidence from June to November. The life cycle of tapeworms is complex, requiring one or two intermediate hosts, primarily ants, beetles, flies, and certain mollusks as transmission vectors. Once infected, egg-laying hens experience impaired production performance, resulting in significant economic losses for poultry farmers.