1Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Rampura Phul, Punjab-151103, India
2Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Rampura Phul, Punjab-151103, India
*Corresponding author E-mail: viks.sudan@gmail.com
Online Published on 14 January, 2026.
The fowl soft-tick, Argas persicus, poses a significant threat to the poultry industry. Once a flock is infested, soft tick control becomes a formidable challenge, and they persist through multiple generations. This communication details A. persicus infestation in a poultry farm located in Barnala District, Punjab, along with their morphology, pathogenesis and control.
Fowl, Argas persicus, Soft tick, Control
