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Caused by [[Psoroptes]]
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== Synonyms ==
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*Sheep Scab
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*Psoroptic scabies
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*Psoroptosis
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== Introduction ==
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Psoropitc mange is the disease caused by the '''non-burrowing''' mite, ''Psoroptes ovis ''(common name Scab mite).
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'''Description''': The mite looks very similar in appearance to Chorioptes, being oval in shape with long legs, but is almost visible to the naked eye. It has pointed mouthparts and jointed pedicles which have suckers on the distal aspect.
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'''Hosts''': Sheep, Cattle, Goats, Horse, Rabbit, Camelid
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'''Life cycle''': Egg- Larvae- Nymph- Adult is confined to the skin surface. This life cycle takes around 10 days to complete. Adult female life expectancy is around one month and she lays 2-3 eggs per day, hence a mite population on an animal can expand rapidly.
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This mite is found worldwide, but has been eradicated from Australia and New Zealand.
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*Occurs in cattle, sheep, horses, goats, rabbits and other animals  
 
*Occurs in cattle, sheep, horses, goats, rabbits and other animals  
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**Cattle and rabbits can be treated with avermectins, milbemycins or topical acaricides
 
**Cattle and rabbits can be treated with avermectins, milbemycins or topical acaricides
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