Essays about: "poultry red mite"
Found 2 essays containing the words poultry red mite.
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1. Poultry red mites in Swedish laying hen flocks : occurrence and efficacy to a selection of acaricides
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae is a blood-feeding ectoparasite commonly found in poultry facilities. It has an adverse effect on health and welfare of laying hens around the world. A common method used for control of D. gallinae is the use of acaricides (pesticides used against mites). READ MORE
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2. Evaluation of Ectopar for the control of the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and ManagementAbstract : The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, is a common problem in poultry facilities, causing great discomfort for the hens and effecting the production economically. Few efficient acaricides are available and there is a need for new control methods since resistance has become a problem in some cases. READ MORE