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'''[[Sarcoptic Mange - Cat|In Cats]]'''

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'''[[Sarcoptic Mange - Pig|In Pigs]]'''

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'''Pigs'''

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*Important condition, 35% pigs are asymptomatic carriers

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*First signs of infestation appear on the ears before spreading to the rest of the body

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*Transmission from sow to piglets whilst suckling and from boars to gilts at service

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*Infestation adversely affects productivity

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*Control for pigs:

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**Treat sows before entering the farrowing pen

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**Treat boars at 6 month intervals

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