Lice - Pig
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- 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