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Chorioptes bovis
Synonym(s): Chorioptic mange mite, Barn itch mite, Chorioptes equi, Chorioptes ovis, Chorioptes caprae, Chorioptes cuniculi
Introduction
Classification
Taxonomy
- Class: arachnida.
- Sub-class: acari.
- Order: astigmata (Sarcoptiformes).
- Family: psoroptidae.
Distribution
- Worldwide.
Significance
- Not zoonotic.
- Generally subclinical infestation.
- Chorioptes bovis is synonymous with C. ovis, C. equi, C. caprae and C. cuniculi used to describe the chorioptic mites found on sheep, horses, goats and rabbits respectively.
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Clinical Effects
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Diagnosis
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Villarroel, Aurora & Halliburton M K (2013) Control of Extensive Chorioptic Mange Natural Infection in Lactating Dairy Cattle without Milk Withdrawal. Vet J 197 (2) 233–37 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- NOAH (2017) Data Sheet Compendium [online] Last accessed 21st November 2017. Available at - www.noahcompendium.co.uk
- Taylor M A, Coop R L & Wall R L (2016) Parasites of Cattle. In: Veterinary Parasitology. 4th edn. Ed: John Wiley & Sons.
- Wall R & Shearer D (2012) Veterinary Entomology: Arthropod Ectoparasites of Veterinary Importance. Ed: Springer Netherlands.
Organisation(s)
- National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS).
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).