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|species =''Psoroptes ovis
|species =''Psoroptes ovis
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Also known as: '''''Scab mite
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
''Psoroptes ovis'' are astigmatic, non-burrowing mites of the class ''Arachnida''. They are around 750μm (0.75mm) in length, and oval shaped. They are extremely pruritic, and cause a contagious skin disease, as well as a loss in body condition. They also cause the host to rub and bite the infected areas, resulting in further trauma.
''Psoroptes ovis'' are astigmatic, non-burrowing mites of the class ''Arachnida''. They are around 750μm (0.75mm) in length, and oval shaped. They are extremely pruritic, and cause a contagious skin disease, as well as a loss in body condition. They also cause the host to rub and bite the infected areas, resulting in further trauma.
Predilection site:'''Skin'''; particularly on legs, feet, and the base of the tail.
==Hosts==
==Hosts==
Transmission is generally from direct contact with infected animals, but indirect transmission may also occur.
Transmission is generally from direct contact with infected animals, but indirect transmission may also occur.
==Literature Search==
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Psoroptes+ovis%22%29 ''Psoroptes ovis'' publications]