A survey of chewing lice of some raptors in southern Iraq, with remarks on prevalence and occurrence

Hatem, Alaa N.; Abou_Turab, Mufid K.; Abdul-Zahra, H. K.; Muhammad, Muhammad

doi:10.33899/ijvs.2020.126717.1365

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“…The current study has double and triple infestation in agreement with Enout et al (32) who have been confirmed mixed infestations in 11 cases of birds that were infested with double and triple different lice species, and in agreement with Sychra et al (38) were evidence the small communities of lice extended from (onefour species) that live on individual birds. Our study is in agreement with other studies in Iraq, by single, double and triple infestation (34,(39)(40)(41)(42). However, the prevalence of these chewing lice in the world is rather vary from the results of the current study maybe due to differences in feeding habits, nutrition, geographical zone, environmental conditions.…”

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Prevalence of chewing lice species on migratory birds in Razzaza lake

Jassem

Alali

Al-Ashbal

et al. 2023

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Chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera and Amblycera) are permanent, obligate, and host-specific ectoparasites commonly found in birds. This study detects the types of chewing lice on living migratory birds. 436 birds were detected in Razzaza Lake that included lice and were captured during migration from October 2021 to February 2022 like Anas strepera, Anas crecca, Anas platyrhynchos, and Anas clypeata. The lice were soaked in 70% of ethyl alcohol and three species were found on 48 (10.98%) of four different bird species; Columbicola columbae, Campanulotes bidentatus, and Menacanthus camelinus. A new species is the M. camelinus that was found among new types of birds; A. platyrhynchos and A. clypeata, recording 1(2.04%). The prevalence sex of the infested birds and the lice species was A. strepera; 13(27.08%), 13(26.53%), A. crecca; 3(0.80%), 3(6.12%), A. platyrhynchos; 31(8.27%), 31(63.27%), A. clypeata; 1(0.27%), 2(4.08%), respectively. The Natural History Research Center and Museum at Baghdad University confirmed the parasite and type of birds. Migratory birds are one of the infectious resources for local and domestic birds that should be treated continuously to prevent pathogen transmission and preservation of bird flocks. The insecticide should be used on all bird flocks to prevent the completion concerning the stages of the cycle of life.

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Prevalence of chewing lice species on migratory birds in Razzaza lake

Jassem

Alali

Al-Ashbal

et al. 2023

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“…The first analysis determines the classical ecology indices for each survey group (in our case are: fleas), parasitological terms used are prevalence, mean intensity, intensity and mean abundance that were recommended by Bush et al and Hatem et al (15,16). Graphic treatments of the study were conducted by Excel 2010.…”

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Epidemiological study and identification of some flea species infesting wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and cape hares (Lepus capensis) in northern Algeria

Ammam¹,

Rahal²,

Rahal³

et al. 2021

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Wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and cape hare (Lepus capensis) are hosts for different flea species and have high medical and veterinary importance, fleas of wild leporids are of special concern since they can act as vectors for diseases, including zoonoses. This study was designed to identify flea species infesting these animals with the description of their epidemiology and the assessment of factors influencing their infestation importance in five provinces located in northern Algeria, to evaluate their implication in the transmission of pathogens. In total, 86 wild leporids were checked from July 2014 to September 2020. Fleas were collected from the fur of animals with tweezers and identified using appropriate keys. The findings showed that 32/86 (37.2%) of animals were infested with fleas. Four flea's species were identified on cape hares Ctenocefalides felis (51.06% of fleas identified), Ctenocefalides canis 34.04%, Spilopsyllus cuniculi 10.63%, and Archaeopsylla erinacei 4.25%, with a seasonal peak in December. The same, four flea species were found parasitizing wild rabbits Spilopsyllus cuniculi 90.7%, Ctenocefalides felis 4.65%, Ctenocefalides canis 2.32%, and Pulex irritans 2.32%, with the highest importance in March and April. Moreover, this study showed no influence of female gestations on the rate of flea hare infestations. However, S cuniculi rate was correlated with the breeding cycle of the wild rabbits. These findings revealed that, the temperature and the humidity can be important factors that influence on wild leporids flea infestation.

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“…Skin scrapings were taken from different groups of cows present in livestock fields in Anbar province for one year, an average of thirty percent of cows per farm and 15 percent of every village visited were included in this study. After selecting the animals, each cow was attached and hair was trimmed from the lesion margins with scissors then the area was cleaned with a 10% KOH solution (13). The lesions were scraped from the ends using a sterile scalpel until blood bled from the site and samples were collected monthly (about 40 samples) and placed in glass bottles and brought to the Parasitology Laboratory for examination according to the method used by Cloes (14), by adding 10 ml of 10% KOH solution and placed in a water bath of 80°C for 20 minutes to remove the tissue and fiber.…”

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An epidemiological and therapeutic study of Sarcoptes scabiei parasite in cows of Anbar province, Iraq

Shahatha¹

2021

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This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Sarcoptes scabiei infection in cows in Anbar province, Iraq. The parasite was diagnosed in the laboratory via examining skin scrapings taken from the suspected cows. The results indicated that the infection rate in cows with S. scabiei reached 37.5%, the animals of 3 months -<3 years old have the highest rate of infection. The results of the study showed that head lesions were more present and clearer than others. Furthermore, the highest rate of infection was recorded in the winter season and the lowest in the summer season. It has been proven that the concentration of (5-10) mg/ml of the aquatic extract of Hammada articulate had a great effect on the parasite, however, the concentration 10 mg/ml leads to the complete disappearance of all parasites and the cure of the infected cows on the 14th day of treatment, which is equal to the drug Abamectin in its effect on the parasites. The current study concluded that cows in the study areas were infected with scabies mites at a high rate, and this calls for finding safe treatment methods by using medicinal herbs and plants because they contain many active compounds that affect the parasite and lead to its mortality, and they are safe strategic alternatives to harmful chemical drugs. This necessitates the establishment of an integrated control approach through treatment with effective plant extracts and to maintain the cleanliness of the animal environment.

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A survey of chewing lice of some raptors in southern Iraq, with remarks on prevalence and occurrence

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

Prevalence of chewing lice species on migratory birds in Razzaza lake

Prevalence of chewing lice species on migratory birds in Razzaza lake

Epidemiological study and identification of some flea species infesting wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and cape hares (Lepus capensis) in northern Algeria

An epidemiological and therapeutic study of Sarcoptes scabiei parasite in cows of Anbar province, Iraq

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