Identification of Aspergillus spp.of Broiler Chickens Lungs for Sale in Market Ibuh, Payakumbuh City

Abstract

Food of animal origin can be considered suitable for consumption if it does not contain microorganisms, such as the fungus Aspergillus spp., Which can harm human health. This study aims to isolate and identify Aspergillus spp. In light broiler chickens at the ibuh market in the city of Payakumbuh. A total of 30 samples of light broiler chickens were taken at random from Ibuh Market, Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra. The samples were washed with sterile distilled water containing antibiotics and then implanted in a special medium with Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA), then incubated at room temperature for 3-7 days. Growth morphology of Aspergillus spp. Observed macroscopically. Colonies suspected of belonging to the Aspergillus species were examined under a microscope. The findings were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that Aspergillus spp. 66.67% of positive lung samples were infected with Aspergillus spp. The results of the identification of Aspergillus spp. The samples that were positive were 2 samples (6.67%) Aspergillus Flavus, 12 samples (40%), Aspergillus Niger, 6 samples (20%) Aspergillus Fumigatus. The presence of Aspergillus spp. In broiler lungs, it can potentially cause aspergillosis not only in poultry, but also in humans, as it is zoonotic.