Global food security will require the production of more food using resources including land
more efficiently, and with less waste. This goal must be achieved within the context of …

Abstract There are an estimated 0.5–1 million mite species on earth. Among the many mites
that are known to affect humans and animals, only a subset are parasitic but these can …

Sheep scab causes economic losses and animal welfare problems and has proven difficult
to control in the UK. Research has highlighted the importance of developing place-based …

Since the reintroduction of sheep scab within the UK, its prevalence has increased despite
several industry-led initiatives to control and manage the disease. Some studies have …

Ovine psoroptic mange (commonly known as sheep scab) is, arguably, one of the most
important ectoparasitic diseases of sheep in the UK. Although research has been conducted …

Two ruminant acute phase proteins (APPs), haptoglobin (Hp) and serum amyloid A (SAA),
were evaluated as serum biomarkers (BMs) for sheep scab–a highly contagious …

An outbreak of Psoroptes sp.-caused mange was detected in a llama herd of Larcas, Jujuy
province, Argentina. Infested llamas showed alopecia, erythema, hyperpigmentation …

Background Sheep scab is a highly contagious disease of sheep caused by the
ectoparasitic mite Psoroptes ovis. The disease is endemic in the UK and has significant …

Background Ovine psoroptic mange (sheep scab) is a highly pathogenic contagious
infection caused by the mite Psoroptes ovis. Following 21 years in which scab was …

Sheep scab, caused by infestation with the mite Psoroptes ovis, is highly contagious,
causing intense pruritus and represents a major welfare and economic concern. Disease …