Difference between revisions of "Ornithonyssus"

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*Grey or black discolouration of feathers when large numbers of mites are present[[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Poultry]]
 
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Revision as of 21:24, 25 June 2010

  • Also called the Northern mite or Northern feather mite
  • Closely related to Dermanyssus
  • Hairy
  • Spends entire life cycle on the host
  • Occurs in caged birds and poultry
  • Causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop
    • Scabs particularly seen around the vent
  • Decreases egg production
  • Grey or black discolouration of feathers when large numbers of mites are present