Prevalence of Ectoparasites and Its Identification in Captive Wild Birds

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2018
Authors:K. Saranya, Prathaban, S., Senthilkumar, K., Srithar, A., Gomathinayagam, S.
Journal:International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
Volume:7
Issue:8
Pagination:1093 - 1100
Date Published:08-2018
ISSN:23197692
Keywords:Captive Wild Birds, ectoparasites
Abstract:

The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of ectoparasite in captive wild birds. Fallen feathers and individual bird examination was conducted for identification of mite, lice and fly in Psittaciformes and columbiformes bird from Avian and Exotic pet Unit (AEPU) (OP), Teaching veterinary clinical complex, Madras veterinary college, Chennai, University Research farm(URF), Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal sciences University, Madhavaram, Chennai, Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP)-Vandalur, Chennai, Private and Pet Shops in and around Chennai. Columbicola sp, Menocanthus Sp, Anaticola Sp and Pseudolynchia sp were identified in AEPU and URF

URL:https://www.ijcmas.com/abstractview.php?ID=9290&vol=7-8-2018&SNo=124
DOI:10.20546/ijcmas.2018.708.124
Short Title:Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci
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