Title of article
Prevalence and seasonal variation of mallophagan species (phthiraptera) in free-range chickens from rural localities of oran, Algeria
Author/Authors
Ilyes، M. نويسنده University of Oran Es-Sénia, Faculty of biology, B.P 1524 Oran El Mnaouer, Oran, Algeria. , , AHMED، ABDALLA B. نويسنده , , Kheira، S. نويسنده University of Oran Es-Sénia, Faculty of biology, B.P 1524 Oran El Mnaouer, Oran, Algeria. , , Hanene، D. نويسنده University of Oran Es-Sénia, Faculty of biology, B.P 1524 Oran El Mnaouer, Oran, Algeria. , , Fouzi، M. نويسنده University of El-Tarf, B.P 73.000 El Tarf, Algérie. ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2014
Pages
6
From page
64
To page
69
Abstract
A total of 192 free-range chickens was randomly collected from rural localities in the region of Oran (Algeria) and examined to detect the presence of Mallophagan species and their prevalence, mean intensity and seasonal variation. Eight species were recorded, Chelopistes meleagridis, Cuclotogaster heterographus, Goniocotes gallinae, Goniodes dissimilis, Goniodes gigas, Lipeurus caponis, Menacanthus cornutus and Menopon gallinae. Goniocotes gallinae was the most prevalent lice identified (95,31%). The infection rate was higher in males compared to female chickens with a significant difference (P < 0,05). The total number of Mallophagan species encountered was higher in winter season than in the other seasons.
Journal title
Scientific Journal of Animal Science
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
Scientific Journal of Animal Science
Record number
1516331
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