title: Occurrence ofKnemidokoptes mutansandLaminosioptes cysticolain backyard poultry in India.
abstract: Birds reared in backyard poultry farming system are more prone to parasitic infestation resulting in economic losses to rural community. The present study reports occurrence ofKnemidokoptes mutansandLaminosioptes cysticolamites in a male Aseel bird. Clinical signs observed in the affected bird include hyperkeratosis with whitish film layer on shank and hock region of legs. Focal areas of sloughing of skin with oozing of blood were also observed on the back and on the legs. Examination of skin scrapings from the affected sites revealed different developmental stages ofKnemidokoptes mutansandLaminosioptes cysticolamites. This paper reports occurrence ofL. cysticolafor the first time from India. The bird was treated with ivermectin injection through intramuscular route.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Parasitology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Gannavaram, 521 102 Andhra Pradesh India.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sreedevi
authors.affiliation: Department of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ramesh
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Parasitology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Gannavaram, 521 102 Andhra Pradesh India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mala Kondaiah
authors.affiliation: Department of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lakshmi Rani
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Parasitology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Gannavaram, 521 102 Andhra Pradesh India.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abhishek
keywords: Aseel bird; Knemidokoptes mutans; Laminosioptes cysticola; Mange