410/18 | Short Communication | Veterinary Parasitology
Lousiness in a Nandanam Variety of Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
N. Jeyathilakan, S.T. Bino Sundar and A. SangaranDepartment of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai-600 007, Tamil Nadu
Published in the Indian Veterinary Journal May 2019 : 96 (5) - pages 77 to 79(Received: December, 2018, Accepted: December, 2018)
Abstract
The present study records severe lousiness in a Nandanam variety of male turkey maintained in an organized poultry farm. The lice were collected, processed and identi ed based on morphological characteristics. Coexistence of two species of lice viz., Oxylipeurus polytrapezius (the slender turkey louse) and Menacanthus stramineus (Body louse), and was observed along with nymphs, larvae and numerous nits.
Key Words: Turkey lice, Oxylipeurus polytrapezius, Menacanthus stramineus