Abstract:The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, is a blood feeding parasite of poultry and occasionally other animals and is recognised as one of, if not the most, important ectoparasites in poultry production across the globe. Its short lifecycle can result in large numbers of mites in a short amount of time. These explosions in populations often have adverse effects on poultry health with symptoms ranging from mild irritation and reduced productivity to death due to blood loss; the health, welfare and financial … Show more
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