Abstract

Global prevalence and some other important aspects of Argas persicus (Ixodida-Argasidae) in commercial poultry farms – a mini review

Authors: Sahar Mustafa, Tooba Batool, Hammad Ur Rehman Bajwa, Maqsood Ahmad, Muhammad Sajjad Habib, Muhammad Hamza Tarteel, Muhammad Umar Hayat, Muhammad Hassan Rehman, Muhammad Azam Farooq Kasli, Zeeshan Afzal, Munazza Aslam, Ifrah Tahir and Rao Zahid Abbas

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.71081/cvj/2023.003

Abstract
Tick infestations can have negative impacts on the poultry industry, especially on broiler and egg-laying hens. Controlling ectoparasites is critical to maintain farm biosafety, and a lack of control increases the risk of poultry-related health problems and economic losses. There are two types of ticks: hard ticks and soft ticks. Among soft ticks, Argas ticks are very important because they are found all over the world and help in the transmission of many diseases. Argas (A.) persicus is of zoonotic importance and acts as a reservoir and vector for many diseases. It affects poultry and humans and causes major economic losses. It has four life cycle stages: egg, larvae, nymph (5 stages), and adults. The present review aims to outline the global distribution of A. persicus as well as major issues, related symptoms, and control methods in poultry production. Therefore, there is a need to disclose and approach the impacts of the species and the ways used to control it worldwide as a way of taking information to the places that are affected by or will suffer from this tick.

Keywords: Ticks, Resistance, Epidemiology, Argus persicus, Poultry