Ectoparasites

“…More than 35 compounds have been mentioned for red mite control in poultry (organophosphates, organochlorines, pyrethroids, carbamates, amitraz, and endectocides). Some of these are efficient in theory but inadequate in practice 6 . Besides conventional pesticides, such as sprays or dusts, systemic compounds have been used in the past; as they are more effective than most pesticides, macrocyclic lactone endectocides have been considered as potential molecules for red mite control, but acaricides licensed to be used against ectoparasites of canaries have not been made available yet.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparing Therapeutic Efficacy between Ivermectin, Selamectin, and Moxidectin in Canaries during Natural Infection with Dermanyssus gallinae

Todisco

Paoletti

Giammarino

et al. 2008

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

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The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of three spot-on drugs on canaries during Dermanyssus gallinae natural infections and during the breeding season. Three groups of canary couples (seven couples each) were included: group A was treated with ivermectin, B with selamectin, and C with moxidectin. All the drugs were administered topically infrascapularly. The parasitic charge was estimated before the treatment (t(0)) and after 8 (t(1)), 16 (t(2)), 24 (t(3)), and 32 (t(4)) days following the initial treatment. No significant differences were detected among the three tested drugs for the five repeats for each of the four mite stages (egg, larva, nymphs, and fed and unfed adults). With regard to the decrease in the mean numbers of red mites, ivermectin and selamectin exerted their efficacy at t(2), contrary to moxidectin at t(3).

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“…Fleas are vectors of certain animal viruses (Lockley, 1954; Gustafson et al., 1997) and can harbour zoonotic bacteria following experimental parenteral introduction (Vashchenok, 1980) but there is at present no evidence of a vector role for poultry zoonoses. True (or blood‐sucking) bugs, and particularly the bedbug Cimex lectularius L., can infest poultry houses and cause severe clinical effects (Dulceanu et al., 1975; Monov and Topalski, 1980; De Vaney, 1986). Carriage of zoonotic agents ( Salmonella and E. coli ) by field specimens has been detected by culture, and multiplication of these agents within bugs has been recorded experimentally (Glukhov et al., 1982).…”

Section: Arthropod Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of the Carriage of Zoonotic Bacteria by Arthropods, with Special Reference toSalmonellain Mites, Flies and Litter Beetles

Wales

Carrique-Mas

Rankin³

et al. 2009

Zoonoses and Public Health

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This systematic review considers the relationship between arthropods commonly found in and around livestock premises and zoonotic bacteria. The principal focus is upon insects and arachnids on poultry units, where houses, litter and manure provide good conditions for the growth, multiplication and protection of flies, beetles and mites, and where zoonotic pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter are prevalent. Other members of the Enterobacteriaceae and the taxa Clostridium, Helicobacter, Erysipelas and Chlamydiaceae are also discussed. Salmonella is widely distributed in the flies of affected livestock units and is detectable to a lesser degree in beetles and mites. Persistent carriage appears to be common and there is some field and experimental evidence to support arthropod-mediated transmission between poultry flocks, particularly carry-over from one flock to the next. Campylobacter may readily be isolated from arthropods in contact with affected poultry flocks, although carriage is short-lived. There appears to be a role for flies, at least, in the breaching of biosecurity around Campylobacter-negative flocks. The carriage of other zoonotic bacteria by arthropods has been documented, but the duration and significance of such associations remain uncertain in the context of livestock production.

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Ectoparasites

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Mites affecting hen egg production: some considerations for Brazilian farms

Comparing Therapeutic Efficacy between Ivermectin, Selamectin, and Moxidectin in Canaries during Natural Infection with Dermanyssus gallinae

Review of the Carriage of Zoonotic Bacteria by Arthropods, with Special Reference toSalmonellain Mites, Flies and Litter Beetles

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