Difference between revisions of "Psoroptic Mange"

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Revision as of 10:42, 30 June 2010

Caused by Psoroptes

  • Occurs in cattle, sheep, horses, goats, rabbits and other animals
  • Host-specific
  • Psoroptes cuniculi in ear canals of rabbits, horses, goats and sheep
  • P.equi at base of mane, tail and forelock in horses
  • P.ovis in sheep (sheep scab)and cattle
    • Thickened skin and dry scales and crusts
    • Starts at withers and spreads due to self trauma
    • Microscopically:
      • Spongiotic, hyperplastic or exudative superficial perivascular dermatitis
      • Eosinophils