haematophagus mites in poultry farms of iran

Haematophagus Mites in Poultry Farms of Iran

BACKGROUND Blood sucking mites are important avian ectoparasites which being found on bird species worldwide. Their presence are problematic for the producers either through potential direct effects on weight gain, egg production, sperm production in roosters or as nuisance pests on worker handle hens and eggs. The aim of this study was pointing out of the status of haematophagus mites. METHO...

Poultry Mites

Aij^ CLASSES of poultry are subject to the attack of mites, some of which are bloodsuckers, while others burrow in the skin or live on or in the feathers and still others occur in the air passage and in the lungs, liver, and other internal organs. The total loss chargeable to poultry mites is large, since these parasites cause retarded growth, reduced egg production, poor condition, lowered vit...

Investigation of different types of E. coli in poultry farms in Iran

Control of Poultry Mites ( Dermanyssus )

Recent surveys and sample collection have conWrmed the endemicity of Dermanyssus gallinae in poultry farming worldwide. The reduction in number and eYcacy of many acaricide products has accentuated the prevalence rates of this poultry ectoparasite observed more often in non intensive systems such as free-range, barns or backyards and more often in laying hens than in broiler birds. The lack of ...

The relation of water contamination and Colibacillosis occurrence in poultry farms in Qom province of Iran

Seventy poultry farms’ drinking water was tested for Escherichia coli contamination in Qom province inIran. The cases of colibacillosis from positive farms were also collected and tested. The isolates wereexamined for serotype, detection of virulence genes by multiplex PCR and antibiotic resistance. Thirtypoultry farm water samples were E. coli positive (18.57%), although 13 E. coli isolates we...

Managing Ammonia in Poultry Farms

Technical Bulletin 1 ı As the poultry industry has grown, so have concerns about environmental management aspects, including air and water quality. There is a growing concern related to ammonia emission from poultry operations. Ammonia is a colorless, lighter than air, highly water-soluble gas present in the atmosphere of every poultry house. Ammonia volatilization from poultry litter commonly ...