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''Psoroptes ovis'' are astigmatic, non-burrowing mites of the class ''Arachnida''.  They are around 750μm (0.75mm) in length, and oval shaped. They are extremely pruritic, and cause a contagious skin disease, as well as a loss in body condition.  They also cause the host to rub and bite the infected areas, resulting in further trauma.

''Psoroptes ovis'' are astigmatic, non-burrowing mites of the class ''Arachnida''.  They are around 750μm (0.75mm) in length, and oval shaped. They are extremely pruritic, and cause a contagious skin disease, as well as a loss in body condition.  They also cause the host to rub and bite the infected areas, resulting in further trauma.

Predilection site:'''Skin'''; particularly on legs, feet, and the base of the tail.

Predilection site: '''Skin'''; particularly on legs, feet, and the base of the tail.

This mite is found worldwide, but has been '''eradicated from Australia and New Zealand'''.  

This mite is found worldwide, but has been '''eradicated from Australia and New Zealand'''.