Transmission of Eimeria, Viruses, and Bacteria to Chicks: Darkling Beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) as Vectors of Pathogens
| Autor: | W. Douglas Waltman, Mark A. Goodwin |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
Salmonella
darkling beetles Alphitobius diaperinus Zoology virus medicine.disease_cause Eimeria Virus Article Microbiology Darkling beetle medicine bacteria biology Transmission (medicine) business.industry poultry pathogens Poultry farming biology.organism_classification chickens Animal Science and Zoology business Bacteria |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Applied Poultry Research |
| ISSN: | 1537-0437 1056-6171 |
| Popis: | Darkling beetle homogenates (DBH) were prepared from beetles collected from seven premises (farms). DBH were shown to contain myriad infectious organisms including bacteria (e.g., Salmonella), viruses (e.g., reovirus), and Eimeria (the causative agents of intestinal coccidiosis). The present study establishes the fact that darkling beetles serve as vectors for common avian pathogens. Darkling beetles must be considered on a list of other vectors known to transmit common poultry pathogens. The risk posed by beetles with respect to dissemination of diseases is of immense importance to the poultry industry. The possibility of severe adverse economic impact as a result of these diseases should not be overlooked or casually dismissed. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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