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''Psoroptes ovis'' are astigmatic, non-burrowing mites 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 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.
==Scientific Classification==
{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" border="1"
| Class
| Arachnida
|-
| Order
| Acariformes
|-
| Family
| Psoroptidae
|}
==Hosts==
==Hosts==
Transmission is generally from direct contact with infected animals, but indirect transmission may also occur.
Transmission is generally from direct contact with infected animals, but indirect transmission may also occur.
[[Category:Sheep]][[Category:Cattle]]
[[Category:Sheep]][[Category:Cattle]]
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