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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
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