Publications by authors named "Eammon J Keogh"
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.
