Poultry Red Mite, an ectoparasite impacting the Egg production industry Why are poultry red mites harmful to laying hens? Poultry red mites, scientifically known as Dermanyssus gallinae, are ectoparasitic arachnids that infest laying hens and other birds and feed on their blood, causing various health and economic issues in laying hen farming. These small mites …
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