Spotlight on avian pathology: red mite, a serious emergent problem in layer hens

Dermanyssus gallinae, the poultry red mite, is currently the most important ectoparasite of the egg laying industry worldwide with an expanding global prevalence. As a blood-feeder, it causes anaemia and severe welfare issues to the hens and it is a major cause of economic losses. It is also a vecto...

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Published in:Avian pathology 2018-11, Vol.47 (6), p.533-535
Main Authors: Tomley, F. M., Sparagano, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural practices
Anaemia
Anemia
Avian flu
control
Economic impact
economic losses
Ectoparasites
Egg laying
Integrated pest management
laying hens
Mites
Parasite
Pathogens
Pathology
Pest control
Poultry
Salmonella
welfare
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Summary:Dermanyssus gallinae, the poultry red mite, is currently the most important ectoparasite of the egg laying industry worldwide with an expanding global prevalence. As a blood-feeder, it causes anaemia and severe welfare issues to the hens and it is a major cause of economic losses. It is also a vector for Salmonella species, avian influenza and potentially for other vector-borne pathogens. Paradoxically, there is a notable lack of funding for research into poultry red mite and an urgent need for effective and safe control strategies, sustainable therapies, prophylactics and integrated pest management.
ISSN:0307-9457
1465-3338
DOI:10.1080/03079457.2018.1490493