POULTRY DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT 
obstruct the air passages and cause suffoca- 
tion. A secretion from the mucous mem- 
brane affected, results from 
the presence of the mites 
and increases the obstruc- 
tion of the air passages. 
Treatment. The fumiga- 
tion method tried for gapes 
ie. de has been recommended, 
THe Aim Sac Mite but there is little reason 
to expect success. 
MITES, DEPLUMING (SCABIES) 
Symptoms. Bare patches on the bird’s 
body due to the loss of 
feathers. The rump and 
the breast are most fre- 
quently attacked. 
Cause. A small mite 
(Sarcoptes levis) found 
on the bird’s body near the 
base of the fallen feathers. 
Treatment. Isolate af- 
fected birds; rub bare seat 
: : THE DEPLUMING MITE 
patches and neighboring (From Salmon.) 
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