An improved method for in vitro feeding of adult female Dermanyssus gallinae (poultry red mite) using Baudruche membrane (goldbeater’s skin)

An improved method for in vitro feeding of adult female Dermanyssus gallinae (poultry red mite) using Baudruche membrane (goldbeater’s skin)

Abstract Background Dermanyssus gallinae, or poultry red mite (PRM), is an important ectoparasite in laying hen, having a significant effect on animal welfare and potentially causing economic loss. Testing novel control compounds typically involves in vitro methodologies before in vivo assessments....

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Main Authors: Francesca Nunn, Jessica Baganz, Kathryn Bartley, Sarah Hall, Stewart Burgess, Alasdair J. Nisbet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Baudruche membrane
Dermanyssus gallinae
In vitro feeding
Goldbeater’s skin
Poultry red mite
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04471-x

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