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| − | + | What is this? | |
| − | + | *<font color="white"> It is a mite. The short stumpy legs make it a burrowing mite and the only genus of burrowing mite found on birds is ''Knemidocoptes'' </font> | |
| − | + | What is the condition called? | |
| − | + | *<font color="white"> The condition is called scaly leg and is caused by ''Knemidocoptes mutans'' </font> | |
| − | + | How is it treated? | |
| − | + | *<font color="white"> With repeated application of an appropriate acarcide. It is wise to treat the other animals also. </font> | |
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| + | To find out more you can use the link [[CCSA2|HERE]]. | ||
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| + | <big><center>[[Case Studies|'''BACK TO CASE STUDIES''']]</center></big> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:56, 24 February 2011
Courtesy of C. Antonczyk
This image is as viewed under the x10 objective.
This is the above image magnified.
In order to reveal an answer, highlight the underlined or bulleted area using your mouse. The number of bullet points doesn't necessarily indicate a strict number of answers.
What is this?
- It is a mite. The short stumpy legs make it a burrowing mite and the only genus of burrowing mite found on birds is Knemidocoptes
What is the condition called?
- The condition is called scaly leg and is caused by Knemidocoptes mutans
How is it treated?
- With repeated application of an appropriate acarcide. It is wise to treat the other animals also.
To find out more you can use the link HERE.