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| − | + | '''Pathogenesis''' | |
| + | *Most numerous in '''autumn and winter''' | ||
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| + | *Located in the superficial layers of the fleece | ||
| + | **This aids transmission | ||
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| + | *Long wooled breeds are most susceptible to infection | ||
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| + | *Cause anaemia | ||
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| + | *Wool damage | ||
| + | **Irritation and self-inflicted damage | ||
| + | **Staining by ked faeces | ||
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| + | *Intermediate host for non-pathogenic ''Trypanosoma melophagium'' in sheep | ||
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| + | '''Control''' | ||
| + | *Sheep dipping and spraying | ||
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| + | *Shearing to decrease numbers | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 28 July 2010
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