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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
In cattle, economic significance is the main factor as infestation can cause damage to the hide by self trauma.
In cattle, economic significance is the main factor as infestation can cause damage to the hide by self trauma.
== Clinical Signs ==
== Clinical Signs ==
'''Cattle and Small Ruminants<br>'''
'''Cattle and Small Ruminants'''
The disease in these species is usually very mild and not often noticed by stockmen. Signs that are noticed include rubbing and scratching of the affected area and damage to the hide (often not seen until after slaughter).
The disease in these species is usually very mild and not often noticed by stockmen. Signs that are noticed include rubbing and scratching of the affected area and damage to the hide (often not seen until after slaughter).
A skin scraping from the edge of a fresh lesion will often demonstrate the presence of the mite under a microscope.
A skin scraping from the edge of a fresh lesion will often demonstrate the presence of the mite under a microscope.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
:Ivermectin, paste for horses, good to eliminate the mite in a group infestation.
:Ivermectin, paste for horses, good to eliminate the mite in a group infestation.
Treat all in-contact animals and disinfect bedding, housing and any shared tack (horses).
== References ==
Brown, C.M, Bertone, J.J. (2002) '''The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult- Equine,''''' Lippincott, Williams; Wilkins ''
Fox, M and Jacobs, D. (2007) '''Parasitology Study Guide Part 1: Ecotparasites '''''Royal Veterinary College ''
Lloyd, D.H, Littlewood, J.D, Craig, J.M, Thomsett, L.R. (2003)''' Practical Equine Dermatology, '''''Blackwell Science''
Taylor, M.A, Coop, R.L, Wall, R.L, (2007) '''Veterinary Parasitology third edition,''''' Blackwell Science ''
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