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==Life Cycle==

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The flies remain on the host, for most of their life cycle, leaving only to lay their eggs on ~~ohter~~ hosts - spreading the infection. The eggs hatch quickly, and mature on the cattle, mostly along the back, shoulders and sides.

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The flies remain on the host, for most of their life cycle, leaving only to lay their eggs on other hosts - spreading the infection. The eggs hatch quickly, and mature on the cattle, mostly along the back, shoulders and sides.

The complete life cycle takes around a 1 week.

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~~==Pathogenesis==~~

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*Production losses

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**Annoyance

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**Bites can lead to secondary infection by [[Myiasis Producing Flies|myiasis producing flies]] and other muscid species

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*Disease transmission

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**Pathogenic bacteria and viruses via mechanical transmission

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**Helminths can be introduced into the host

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***E.g. ''Stephanofiliaria'' a filarial nemadode found in the skin of cattle overseas

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~~==Control==~~

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*Resident fly so easier to control than visiting flies as spends more time in contact with the host

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*However, [[Ectoparasiticides|insecticide]] resistance can occur quicker

[[Category:Biting_Flies]]

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