1. DESCRIPTION:
Mange is the term used to describe infection by Sarcoptes scabiei, Pseuroptes ovis and Chorioptes bovis. They inhabit in the epidermis of the skin and damage the skin. Mange are most frequently seen in the autumn and winter but can occur all year round.
2. ETIOLOGY:
All forms are considered very contagious and are efficiently transferred to other cattle by direct contact. The highest mite infestations usually occur in the winter months when animals are under stress from cold weather, inadequate nutrition, respiratory diseases, etc...
3. CLINICAL SIGNS:
The surface mite is usually found on the neck, legs, and tail head. They damages the skin surface which causes lesions on the skin. The lesions are obviously itchy as infected cattles will try to rub the affected area against walls and tree stumps. It producess scratches on the skin and produce limited hair loss, which only increases slowly in size. Rashes will start to appear on soft skin areas such as external ear flaps, groin, breast…
When the condition is worsen, rashes will spread to the forehead. Infected area becoming thickened, crusty and hairless. Cattles with secondary infection often have pustules on the skin, which causes dermatitis.
In rabbit, mange is often caused by Psoroptes ovis. Baby rabbits from 1 – 2 month-old can be infected but rarely shows any clinical signs. From two months of age, the condition will rapidly develop.
4. PREVENTION:
5. TREATMENT:
Prior to giving treatment, clean the animal thoroughly, srub the scab. Then leave the animal to dry, apply oil or any lubrication to treat scab, re-apply your selected anti-scabies products one a day. Then, we recommend to give IVERMECTIN 1% via S.C infection with the following recommended dosage: 1 ml / 50 kg of b.w.