The presence of quill mites (Gabucinia bicaudata) and lice (Struthiolipeurus struthionis) in ostrich wing feathers
Quill mites (Gabucinia bicaudata) and lice (Struthiolipeurus struthionis) may infest ostrich feathers, resulting in skin damage, pruritis and excessive feather preening and loss. Four different feather types (prime white, femina extra wide, femina class 1, and femina short; n = 10) were collected. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2006-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
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| Online Access: | https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/332 |