Difference between revisions of "Lice - Cattle"
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===Bovicola bovis=== | ===Bovicola bovis=== | ||
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| + | | Class | ||
| + | | Insecta | ||
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| + | | Order | ||
| + | | Phthiraptera | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Suborder | ||
| + | | Ischnocera | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Family | ||
| + | | Trichodectidae | ||
| + | |} | ||
Revision as of 09:20, 14 July 2010
Lice exist naturally on cattle, and in small numbers are of little pathological importance. Moderate infections may be associated with dermatitis, and heavy infections may be more serious. Heavy louse infestation is referred to as Pediculosis. Transfer of lice from animal to animal is usually via direct physical contact.
Cattle
Bovicola bovis
Scientific Classification
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Phthiraptera |
| Suborder | Ischnocera |
| Family | Trichodectidae |