Publications by authors named "Alireza Abdoli"
Article Synopsis
- The chicken body louse is a parasite that feeds on feathers and negatively affects the health and productivity of egg-laying chickens, especially in cage-free settings.
- A study was conducted comparing infested flocks to uninfested controls, measuring behaviors and welfare indicators like pecking, preening, and presence of skin lesions.
- Results showed infested chickens engaged in more preening and had skin lesions, highlighting the need for more research on the economic impact of chicken body lice on welfare and productivity.
The northern fowl mite, Ornithonyssus sylviarum, is one of the most common and damaging ectoparasites of poultry. As an obligate blood feeding mite, the northern fowl mite can cause anaemia, slower growth, and decreased egg production of parasitized birds. However, the impact of mites or other ectoparasites on hen behaviour or welfare is not well studied.
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