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| − | [[Image:Forage mite.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>Forage mite (an incidental and occasional clinically significant
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| − | Forage mites are found in livestock bedding and stored foods. They produce disease by inoculating or depositing irritant substances on the skin. Outbreaks of infection have occurred at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] following use of certain batches of straw.
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| − | ==Clinical Signs==
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| − | * Irritation usually occurs in the lower limbs and is treated using pour-on preparations
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| − | ==Diagnosis==
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| − | The same as that for the horse.
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| − | ==Treatment==
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| − | * Application of topical [[Ectoparasiticides|pyrethrins]] has proved effective. All affected straw should be burned.
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| − | ==References==
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| − | * Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6
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