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Haematophagus Mites in Poultry Farms of Iran [PDF]
Background: Blood sucking mites are important avian ectoparasites which being found on bird species worldwide. Their presence are problematic for the producers either through potential direct effects on weight gain, egg production, sperm production in ...
S Rahbari, S Nabian, H Ronaghi
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Gamasoidosis illustrated--from the nest to dermoscopy. [PDF]
Gamasoidosis (acariasis, avian-mite dermatitis or bird-mite dermatitis) is a challenging diagnosis that is becoming more common because of the frequent use of window air conditioners in tropical countries. These devices may serve as shelters for nests of
Wambier CG, Wambier SP.
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Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese, 1888), known as the tropical fowl mite, is a hematophagous mite of domestic and wild birds. This mite can bite humans accidentally, causing “gamasoidosis,” “avian-mite dermatitis,” or “bird-mite dermatitis” in tropical and ...
Júlia C. Takatsu +7 more
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Fauna parasítica do pardal invasor (Passer domesticus) da região de Ñuble, Chile: Um exemplo de parasitas co-introduzidos [PDF]
Invasive species impact native wildlife in several ways, as they compete for resources and may transmit their specific pathogens. However, the potential consequences of co-introduced parasites are not fully understood.
Cicchino, Armando Conrado +8 more
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Tropical Fowl Mite, Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese) (Acari: Macronyssidae)
The tropical fowl mite, commonly found on birds, has become a pest to man in areas of high bird populations or where birds are allowed to roost on roofs, around the eaves of homes, and office buildings. Nesting birds are the worst offenders.
Harold A. Denmark, Harvey L. Cromroy
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Ectoparasitic fauna of poultry species in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria [PDF]
Ectoparasitic fauna of 397 conveniently sampled domestic birds consisting of 213 chickens, 128 turkeys, 21 ducks, 19 guinea fowls, 8 pigeons and 8 geese were investigated in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Alfred, CM +7 more
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O Núcleo de Reabilitação da Fauna Silvestre e Centro de Triagem de Animais Silvestres da Universidade Federal de Pelotas - RS atendeu dois filhotes de Megascops choliba (corujinha-do-mato) (Strigiformes - Strigidae) e dois de Pitangus sulphuratus (bem-te-
Carolina S. Mascarenhas +3 more
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The tropical fowl mite (Ornithonyssus bursa) is a common parasite of domestic and wild birds in tropical and subtropical regions. This mite can cause irritation, severe dermatitis and anemia.
Marcela Lareschi +4 more
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Should the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae be of wider concern for veterinary and medical science? [PDF]
The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae is best known as a threat to the laying-hen industry; adversely affecting production and hen health and welfare throughout the globe, both directly and through its role as a disease vector.
A Budria +134 more
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Lichens in the nests of European starling Sturnus vulgaris serve a mate attraction rather than insecticidal function [PDF]
The European starling Sturnus vulgaris is a hole-nesting bird in which the male builds a voluminous nest using a wide variety of materials such as twigs, grass, leaves, feathers, and lichens.
Fiorini, Vanina Dafne +3 more
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