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*One sucking louse
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==Haematopinus suis==
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''Haematopinus suis'' is a large sucking louse found worldwide in pigs, and is believed to be the vector of '''[[African swine fever]]'''.
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**Large 5mm louse which is easily visible on the skin
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**Common to the UK
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**Overseas it is a vector of African swine fever virus and rickettsiae
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Revision as of 17:10, 14 July 2010

  • One sucking louse

Haematopinus suis

Haematopinus suis is a large sucking louse found worldwide in pigs, and is believed to be the vector of African swine fever.

    • Large 5mm louse which is easily visible on the skin
    • Common to the UK
    • Overseas it is a vector of African swine fever virus and rickettsiae