Title : ( Effects of Some Parasitic Infections on the Physiology of Central Feeding Behavior and Energy Balance in Birds )
Authors: Farshid Hamidi ,
Abstract
Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are among the important factors that disrupt energy balance and feeding behavior in birds. These parasites disrupt the physiological function of the digestive tract by damaging the intestinal mucosa, reducing absorption, and stimulating immune responses. Reduced nutrient digestibility, changes in enzyme secretion, and increased energy expenditure to combat inflammation are common consequences of these infections, which directly affect energy balance . Methods: Several sources were reviewed on this subject. Animal behavior refers to any action, reaction or activity that an animal performs in response to various stimuli or for various reasons. Of course, these internal changes are accompanied by the appearance of specific behavioral signs, including decreased appetite, altered feeding patterns, aggression and reduced motivation to search for food. Results: Studies have also shown that parasitic infections can alter the composition of the gut microbiota, thereby affecting the neural and hormonal pathways associated with food intake and metabolism. Conclusion: Focusing on avian feeding behavior, this article demonstrates the physiological and behavioral aspects of how gastrointestinal parasites affect physiological feeding behavior and how local disturbances in the gut can lead to widespread changes in behavior and energy balance. The aim of this review is to highlight the importance of physiological interpretation of behavioral findings in veterinary studies of avian animals, especially in situations where changes in feed intake or feeding behavior may be only a secondary sign of an underlying pathology.
Keywords
, Physiological effects, Feeding behavior, Birds, Energy balance, Parasitic infection@inproceedings{paperid:1104598,
author = {Hamidi, Farshid},
title = {Effects of Some Parasitic Infections on the Physiology of Central Feeding Behavior and Energy Balance in Birds},
booktitle = {سومین کنگره ملی بیماریهای انگلی دام و بیماریهای مشترک انسان و حیوان},
year = {2025},
location = {مشهد, IRAN},
keywords = {Physiological effects; Feeding behavior; Birds; Energy balance; Parasitic infection},
}
%0 Conference Proceedings
%T Effects of Some Parasitic Infections on the Physiology of Central Feeding Behavior and Energy Balance in Birds
%A Hamidi, Farshid
%J سومین کنگره ملی بیماریهای انگلی دام و بیماریهای مشترک انسان و حیوان
%D 2025