Essays about: "Dermanyssus gallinae"

Found 2 essays containing the words Dermanyssus gallinae.

  1. 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 Management

    Author : Emelie Gunnarsson; [2017]
    Keywords : poultry red mite; Dermanyssus gallinae; laying hen; efficacy; occurrence;

    Abstract : 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

  2. 2. Evaluation of Ectopar for the control of the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Sophie Santesson; [2013]
    Keywords : Poultry red mite; Demanyssus gallinae; Ectoparasite; Control method; Laying hen;

    Abstract : 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