1. Gapeworms morphologically identical with Syngamus trachea were found in the carrion crow, rook, jackdaw, magpie, starling, house sparrow, purple sandpiper and pheasant. 2. Gapeworms identified as S ...

The stimulation of resistance in pheasants to chemically abbreviated infections of Syngamus trachea was investigated. Thiabendazole was found to be most effective against the larvae when given 3 days ...

THE nematode parasite causing ‘gapes’ in poultry and game birds—Syngamus trachea—has in the past been the subject of intense enquiry. This parasite is probably one of the most important causes of ...

In the second of our sponsored series looking at poultry health issues, we invite a panel of experts to answer our questions, this time looking at worms. Alan Beynon is a founding member of the St ...

Original USNPC preservative was a solution of 70% ethanol, 3% formalin, and 2% glycerine NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

LONDON Royal Society, February 8. G. SALT: Experimental studies in insect parasitism. (1) Introduction and technique. (2) Superparasitism. Statistical analysis of field data relating to natural ...

The gape worm is a roundworm that affects wild birds, chickens and turkeys. It is transmitted mainly by snails, slugs, earthworms, and grasshoppers Some seemingly harmless creatures on your farm will ...