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'''Pathogenesis'''
*Most numerous in '''autumn and winter'''
*Located in the superficial layers of the fleece
**This aids transmission
*Long wooled breeds are most susceptible to infection
*Cause anaemia
*Wool damage
**Irritation and self-inflicted damage
**Staining by ked faeces
*Intermediate host for non-pathogenic ''Trypanosoma melophagium'' in sheep
'''Control'''
*Sheep dipping and spraying
*Shearing to decrease numbers
*Most numerous in '''autumn and winter'''
*Located in the superficial layers of the fleece
**This aids transmission
*Long wooled breeds are most susceptible to infection
*Cause anaemia
*Wool damage
**Irritation and self-inflicted damage
**Staining by ked faeces
*Intermediate host for non-pathogenic ''Trypanosoma melophagium'' in sheep
'''Control'''
*Sheep dipping and spraying
*Shearing to decrease numbers