Feather Mites of Psittacine Birds
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Date
2015
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International Journal of Veterinary Science
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to investigate for the presence of feather mites in psittacine birds which are reared at pet shops and private aviaries in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Sixty two fallen feather samples were collected from Budgerigars, Cockatiels and African love birds and were examined for presence of mites. Syringophilus sp. (14.51%), Dermoglyphus sp. (17.74%) and mixed infestation (11.29%) of these were identified to be prevalent among these birds.
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Feather mites, Psittacines, Dermoglyphus sp., Syringophilus sp., Chennai