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Incidence and Intensity of infestation by Columbicola columbae, Colpocephalum turbinatum, Companulotes bidentatus compare and Hohorstiella lata (Phthirapterans) on pigeons of Jaunpur District of Uttar Pradesh

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The present was carried out to document information incidence and intensity of infestation by Columbicola columbae, Colpocephalum turbinatum, Companulotes bidentatus compar and Hohorstiella lata are varies according to seasonal variation. Prevalence and intensity of infestation of phthirapterans lice reported higher in summer (June & July) and lowest in winter (December). Incidence and intensity of infestation of above phthirapterans lice are also depend upon feather condition, hygienic condition, age and breed of pigeon.

Source: International Journal of Biology Sciences

DOI: 10.33545/26649926.2025.v7.i5a.339

Authors: Sanjay Kumar Singh, Manish Kumar Sonker, Balbir Singh

Institution: Government of Uttar Pradesh

Language: English

Topic: Bird parasitology and diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4410792287