Ectoparasite Arthropods of the Turkey (<em>Meleagris gallopavo</em>) in the Northwest of Benin

Ectoparasite arthropods of extensively reared turkeys were studied from August 2003 to March 2004 in Donga Department (Northwest Benin). Out of 657 sampled and examined birds, 524 were parasite carriers, i.e. the overall infestation rate was 79.8%. Thirteen species were identified: Cnemidocoptes mut...

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Main Authors: S. Salifou, Y. A. Natta, A. M. Odjo, L. J. Pangui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2008-03-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
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Online Access:http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/9987