RNA interference tech takes aim at poultry mites

Veterinary Record 2026 Open access

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Authors: Josh Loeb
DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70353
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Scientists are exploring a groundbreaking, chemical-free way of tackling poultry red mite by targeting the mite's blood digestion system using gene-silencing technology. Josh Loeb reports on the development of the novel intervention.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bird parasitology and diseases Vector-borne infectious diseases Helminth infection and control

Publication details

Journal / source
Veterinary Record
Volume
198
Issue
3
Pages
108–109
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN