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+ | | ''The Northern mite or Northern feather mite'' | ||
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− | + | The Ornithonyssus mite is closely related to the [[Dermanyssus]] mite. They are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]] that occur in caged birds and poultry. | |
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− | + | *Spends entire life cycle '''on''' the host | |
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− | + | *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[[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Poultry]] | |
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Revision as of 13:50, 14 July 2010
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Also known as: | The Northern mite or Northern feather mite |
The Ornithonyssus mite is closely related to the Dermanyssus mite. They are surface mites that occur in caged birds and poultry.
- Hairy
- Spends entire life cycle on the host
- 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