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Physiological strategies in wild rodents: immune defenses of commensal rats

open access: yesIntegrative Zoology, Volume 19, Issue 3, Page 350-370, May 2024.
Abstract The importance of issues associated with urban/commensal rats and mice (property damage, management costs, and health risks) press upon research on these animals. While the demography of commensal rodents is mostly studied, the need for understanding factors influencing their natural morbidity/mortality is also stressed. In this respect, more
Ivana MIRKOV   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gallancyra gen. nov. (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera), with an overview of the geographical distribution of chewing lice parasitizing chicken

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Taxonomy, 2020
The geographical range of the typically host-specific species of chewing lice (Phthiraptera) is often assumed to be similar to that of their hosts.
Daniel R. Gustafsson, Fasheng Zou
doaj   +1 more source

Lice and mites of livestock [PDF]

open access: yes, 1942
Caption title.Digitized 2006 AES ...
Brown, Harry Eugene
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Apparent anti‐parasite behaviour in the Norfolk Island green parrot Cyanoramphus cookii

open access: yesAustral Ecology, Volume 49, Issue 5, May 2024.
Parasites can have important implications for avian fitness. Here we describe probable antiparasitic behaviour in the Norfolk Parakeet. Abstract Birds must cope with all manner of ectoparasites, from insects and mites to bacteria and fungi. During their grooming routine, several Norfolk Island green parrots Cyanoramphus cookii were observed and ...
Penny Olsen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of a polyherbal formula for controlling lice infestation in chickens and goats in backyard farming system in Romania

open access: yesFrontiers in Animal Science
IntroductionLice infestation negatively impacts the welfare and productivity of domestic animals. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a commercial polyherbal formula (PHF) containing Asarum europaeum, Lavandula angustifolia, Artemisia absinthium,
Mircea Coroian   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Control of poultry lice and mites [PDF]

open access: yes, 1942
Caption title.At head of title: A wartime publication.Digitized 2006 AES MoU."April, 1942.""A wartime publication.""Missouri is one of the foremost states in the production of eggs and dressed poultry.
Stone, Philip C. (Philip Carlton), 1911-
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A record of the parasitic mite Hemimyialges macdonaldi (Evans et al. 1963) (Acari: Epidermoptidae) in the Orange‐bellied Parrot Neophema chrysogaster (Latham, 1790) (Psittaciformes: Psittaculidae) in Australia

open access: yesAustralian Veterinary Journal, Volume 102, Issue 3, Page 96-100, March 2024.
The subcutaneous parasitic mite Hemimyialges macdonaldi was found in a specimen of the Orange‐bellied Parrot Neophema chrysogaster that died in captivity. A review of the host range and geographic distribution of this mite shows it is cosmopolitan and occurs in a very wide range of birds. It does not appear to be a cause of significant mortality in its
B Halliday, A Taggers, A Herrod
wiley   +1 more source

Morphological variation of chewing lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) from different skua taxa [PDF]

open access: bronze, 2000
Rosli Ramli   +3 more
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A phenomenon noted particularly in birds: drinking of eye secretion (lachrymophagy) by lice (Insecta, Phthiraptera) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Die hier dokumentierte neue Beobachtung einer Augensekret trinkenden Myrsidea-Art auf einem verhaltensauffälligen Prachtstaffelschwanz Malurus cyaneus cyanochlamys in New South Wales (Australia) wird zum Anlass genommen, alle bisher bekannten Fälle von ...
Mey, Eberhard
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Human Lice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Lice infestations on humans, called pediculosis, is very common worldwide. Lice can transmit disease and are parasitic insects on humans, pets and livestock.
Hodgson, Erin W.
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