Feather holes of rock ptarmigan are associated with amblyceran chewing lice [PDF]
Wildlife Biology, Volume 2017, Issue SP1, Page 1-8, 2017., 2017 Feather holes have traditionally been suggested to be feeding traces of chewing lice (mallophagans). There is controversy whether mallophagans are the real source of feather holes.
Nielsen, Ólafur K. +3 more
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Chromosome-level genome of the poultry shaft louse Menopon gallinae provides insight into the host-switching and adaptive evolution of parasitic lice. [PDF]
GigascienceAbstract Background Lice (Psocodea: Phthiraptera) are one important group of parasites that infects birds and mammals. It is believed that the ancestor of parasitic lice originated on the ancient avian host, and ancient mammals acquired these parasites via host-switching from birds.
Xu Y +10 more
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Haemoproteosis and avian malaria in Columbidae and Corvidae from Iran. [PDF]
Vet Med Sci, 2021 Despite the extent of knowledge on avian haemosporidian parasite, information about domestic and wild bird's blood parasites is overall insufficient in Iran. Prevalence of the haemosporidian parasite' and phylogenetic relationship of lineages was estimated by molecular and morphological results of 152 examined hosts belonging to 17 species.
Nourani L +4 more
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Occasional human infestations by feral pigeons' ectoparasites: Two case reports. [PDF]
Clin Case Rep, 2020 Dermanyssus infestation is a rural parasitic problem occurs occasionally in urban areas in people with close contact to pigeons. It can be diagnosed through clinical cutaneous symptoms in exposed body parts, nocturnal itching, and presence of mites in infested locations and can be treated by antiacaricide, environmental, and symptomatic treatments ...
Akhoundi M +5 more
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Culling Layer Hen Ectoparasite Detection Sold at Wonokromo Market Surabaya City
Journal of Parasite Science, 2022 The purpose of the research were to identify the species, prevalence, and predilection of ectoparasite in Culling Layer Hen at Wonokromo Market, Surabaya City.
Nashihatus Sholihah +6 more
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Identify the biting lice attacking the chickens in Arbil governorat [PDF]
Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2007 This study was conducted to identify the biting lice attacking the chickens in twenty locations within Arbil governorate. Results showed that the chickens were infested with six species of lice that are chicken body lice (Menacanthus stramineus), feather
R. A. Aliraqi, Kh. A. H. Amin
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Identification of ectoparasites of ornamental birds in the north of Sistan and Baluchestan (southeast Iran) [PDF]
The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 2020 Several species of ectoparasites infect birds. These parasites that are considered arthropods include: mites, ticks, lice, bugs, fleas, mosquitoes, and flies.
Vahideh Mahdavi Fard +4 more
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A survey of ecto- and endo-parasites of domestic pigeons (Columba livia) in Mashhad, Iran [PDF]
The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 2012 As there is no data available on parasite infection of pigeons (Columba livia) in the region, the present study was carried out on domestic pigeons in Mashhad city in the north-east of Iran.
Hasan Borji +3 more
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Prevalence and Infestation of Ectoparasite in Dabung Ducks in Some Districts in Bangkalan Madura
Journal of Parasite Science, 2023 Identify the type of ectoparasite prevalence and infestation pattern of ectoparasite on Dabung duck in Bangkalan Madura regency. This research conducted from February to April 2022 with sample of 55 tails and identified in parasitology laboratory of the ...
Ramadhiniyanti Putri Alif Prawasa +5 more
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Identifikasi Jenis Ektoparasit Pada Ayam Petelur (Gallus Gallus) (Studi Kasus Milik Peternakan Rakyat Di Desa Gadingkulon Kabupaten Malang) [PDF]
, 2021 Jenis ektoparasit yang tinggi dapat mengakibatkan kematian pada ternak ayam. Kurangnya penelitian mengenai ektoparasit membuat informasi jenis ektoparasit yang menyerang ayam serta dampak ektoparasit terhadap ternak maupun peternak.
Astuti, Farida Kusuma +2 more
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