Abstract
Gross lesions caused by the cestode infection in indigenous and exotic layers included nodule formation on the intestinal mucosa, thickening, ulceration, pale and rough mucosa of intestines. Histopathological lesions were the villous atrophy, catarrhal enteritis, granuloma formation. in duodenum, desquamation of villi and submucosal glands, congestion, inflammatory reaction and vacuolation of epithelial cells. Key words: cestode infection, gross lesions, histopathology, indigenous and exotic layers
