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| Mul, M.F.; van Niekerk, Thea; Chirico, J.; Maurer, Veronika; Kilpinen, O.; Sparagano, O.; Thind, B.; Zoons, J.; Moore, D.; Bell, B.; Gjevre, A.-G.; Chauve, C.. |
| This paper reports the results of a seminar on poultry red mite (PRM), Dermanyssus gallinae. Eighteen researchers from eight European countries discussed life cycle issues of the mite, effects of mites on hens and egg production, and monitoring and control methods for PRM in poultry facilities. It was determined that PRM probably causes more damage than envisaged, with the cost in The Netherlands alone reaching 11 million euro per annum. However a great deal is still unknown about PRM (e.g. reproduction, survival methods, etc.) and that PRM monitoring is an important instrument in recognising and admitting the problem and in taking timely measures. Currently, the most promising control method combines heating the hen house in combination with chemical... |
| Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Health and welfare. |
| Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/19930/1/Mul_et_al_2009.pdf |
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