Exam III - Damalinia (Bovicola) ovis Flashcards
Damalinia ovis is the chewing louse of what species?
Sheep
what season are Damalinia ovis most distructive to sheep?
Winter do to housing increasing crowding
Damalinia ovis causes what pathology in sheep?
distruction to wool fibers from rubbing and chewingdo to pruritis & dermititis = production losses
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-Damalinia ovis are the most pathogenic of lice in sheep.
Damalinia ovis is a biting or chewing louse?
biting
what is the common name of Damalinia ovis?
ovine biting louse
what group of drugs can be used to tx Damalinia ovis?
MCL’s
T or F
Damalinia spp. is considered a mild nuisance when compared to Anopluran spp.
true
but, Damalinia ovis is considered the most pathogenic of sheep lice.