The population of the Mauritian pink pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) fell to fewer than 20 individuals in 1970s. Following intensive conservation efforts, free-living is now estimated be 470 individuals. However, because bottleneck species remains at risk extinction genetic loss and inbreeding depression. A European captive was established 1977 a Endangered Species Program (EEP) formalized 1992. As bi...

Introduction The protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common cellular sexually transmitted disease in humans, and closely related species gallinae an avian of ecological economic importance. Phylogenetic evidence suggests T. arose during bird to human transmission a -like ancestor. shares strong clinical association with independent pathogen Metamycoplasma (formerly Mycoplasma )...

The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae is one of the most economically important ectoparasites in hens and some species of mammals worldwide. Cases of human infestation have been reported worldwide. In this study we report infestation in three members of a family referred with pruritus and allergic dermatitis rash. They have collected very small animals and carried them to the laboratory wh...

One hundred and sixty chickens (Gallus gallus) from 31 small, private backyard flocks in the eastern part of the Czech Republic were examined for chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Amblycera, Ischnocera). At least one species of chewing lice was found on every bird examined. Seven species of chewing lice were identified in all; they had the following prevalences and mean intensities: Goniocotes gallin...