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Louse Flies on the Fly: Host Macroecology Shapes Interspecific Variation in Ectoparasite Prevalence Among Migrating Birds

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.
We analysed over 100,000 migrating birds from 157 species to identify macroecological drivers of interspecific variation in louse fly prevalence. Using phylogenetically informed Bayesian models, we show that host morphology, ecology and biogeographic traits shape infection patterns, with Ornithomya avicularia and O.
Aleksandra Janiszewska, Piotr Minias, Radosław Włodarczyk, Maciej Kamiński, Dariusz Jakubas, Magdalena Remisiewicz, Hanna Sztwiertnia, Maciej Bartos   +7 more
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Parasites alter host community structure in a natural experiment

Journal of Animal Ecology, Volume 95, Issue 6, Page 1059-1071, June 2026.
Parasites can alter host communities in complex ways, but empirical data from natural systems are rare. This study decomposes the effects of an invasive parasite on natural communities of fish in Trinidad, revealing the direct, indirect, and context dependence of the invasion on host demographic rates and community structure.
Tomos Potter, Ryan S. Mohammed, Joshua F. Goldberg, David N. Reznick, Joseph Travis, Ronald D. Bassar   +5 more
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Comparative study of blood biochemistry in clinically healthy farmed barramundi (Lates calcarifer) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) from freshwater recirculating aquaculture systems

Australian Veterinary Journal, Volume 104, Issue 6, Page 385-394, June 2026.
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) is an economically significant aquaculture species and ranks among Australia's top five farmed finfish. As global production intensifies, understanding the physiology and health of barramundi is essential to support animal welfare and industry profitability.
CY(V) Pang, N Courtman, F Samsing
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Bath Treatments With Emamectin Benzoate Control Dactylogyrideans Infecting Colossoma macropomum Gills Without Altering Physiology of This Host Fish

Journal of Fish Diseases, Volume 49, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Intensification of fish aquaculture worldwide has led to severe problems of diseases caused by parasitic dactylogyrideans. In this study, the anti‐dactylogyridean efficacy of treating Colossoma macropomum with baths of emamectin benzoate (EMB) was investigated for the first time, along with the effects of this treatment on the haematology and ...
Raimundo Rosemiro de Jesus Baia, Marcela Nunes Videira, Amanda Mendes Pacheco, Eliane Tie Oba Yoshioka, Marcos Tavares‐Dias   +4 more
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A Study on the Ectoparasites and Hemoparasites Infections in Rodents from the Kilwa district, Tanzania

Journal of Applied Veterinary Science and Technology
Background: Ectoparasites play a significant role in facilitating the transmission of disease pathogens and parasites that affect animals and humans. Purpose:  This study aims to assess the prevalence of ectoparasites and hemoparasites in rodents from ...
Pilato Waya, Martin Martin, Christopher Sabuni   +2 more
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Fish health, environmental contaminants, and disease management in Ghanaian aquaculture: A systematic review

Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, Volume 57, Issue 3, June 2026.
Abstract Fish health significantly influences aquaculture productivity, sustainability, food security, and public health. Despite Ghana's rapid aquaculture expansion, the sector remains constrained by widespread disease outbreaks and environmental threats. This systematic review synthesizes existing literature (2010–2024) to comprehensively assess fish
Addo Samuel, Dabi Michael, Anyan Kofi Ferni, Duodu Samuel, Duodu Collins Prah, Diyie Rhoda Lims   +5 more
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A First Report of Infestation by Pseudolynchia canariensis in a Herd of Pigeons in Shahrekord (Southwest of Iran)

Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2016
Background: Pigeons (Columba livia) have been kept as pet and reared for food in several countries including Iran. Ectoparasites are regarded as the basic causes of retardation in growth, lowered vitality and poor conditions of the birds.
Khodadad Pirali-Kheirabadi, Amir Dehghani-Samani, Nader Ahmadi-Baberi, Vida Najafzadeh   +3 more
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Investigation of the global transportation of Culicoides biting midges, vectors of livestock and equid arboviruses, from flower‐packing plants in Kenya

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 260-267, June 2026.
Arboviral diseases spread by Culicoides biting midges have been introduced into Europe by unknown means. A possible route is the carriage of midges with cut flowers shipped to flower markets. We sampled Culicoides in and around a cut flower farm in Kenya; midges were caught in the vicinity and a greenhouse, but not where flowers are processed.
Jessica Eleanor Stokes, Karien Labuschagne, Eric Maurice Fèvre, Matthew Baylis   +3 more
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Faunistic inventory of the genus Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Mauritius Island, Indian Ocean: Diversity and spatial distribution of species of veterinary interest Inventaire faunistique du genre Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) sur l'île Maurice dans l'océan Indien: diversité et répartition spatiale des espèces présentant un intérêt vétérinaire

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 282-293, June 2026.
Four Afrotropical Culicoides species are recorded in Mauritius with suspected or historically involvement in BTV and EHDV transmission. All species were distributed all over the island. While intra‐specific morphological variations were detected, genetic analyses did not reveal any cryptic diversity. Abstract Viruses transmitted by biting midge species
Diana P. Iyaloo, Khouaildi B. Elahee, Varina Ramdonee Mosawa, Nabiihah R. Munglee, Ishana Mahadeo, Christophe Genevieve, Hemant Bhoobun, Lorn Ribon‐Chaudat, Rosenka Lardeux, Pachka Hammami, Karine Huber, David Bru, Yannick Grimaud, Harena Rasamoelina‐Andriamanivo, Thierry Baldet, Claire Garros   +15 more
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Citizen science reveals host‐switching in louse flies and keds (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) during a period of anthropogenic change

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 305-322, June 2026.
A study of louse flies in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, and Ireland found 212 different interactions between Hippoboscidae and their hosts, of which 70 were previously unrecorded. No louse flies were found on aquatic species of birds. Host‐switching to gulls (Laridae) has occurred during a period in which these species have started relying on ...
Denise C. Wawman, Adrian L. Smith, Ben C. Sheldon   +2 more
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