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Unusual manifestation of a concurrent demodectic and sarcoptic mange in a Zebu-Friesian cross-bred heifer : clinical communication

M.E. Hamid, K.M.S. Kheir All, S.S. Ahmed, A.E. El Shiekh, K.E.E. Ibrahim
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association | Vol 77, No 2 | a351 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/jsava.v77i2.351 | © 2006 M.E. Hamid, K.M.S. Kheir All, S.S. Ahmed, A.E. El Shiekh, K.E.E. Ibrahim | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 07 June 2006 | Published: 07 June 2006

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M.E. Hamid,
K.M.S. Kheir All,
S.S. Ahmed,
A.E. El Shiekh,
K.E.E. Ibrahim,

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Abstract

We describe a rare case of a concurrent demodectic and sarcoptic mange in a 2-year-old heifer in Khartoum, Sudan. The lesions were massive lumps of granulomatous tumour-like dermatitis with thick, nodular folds mainly covering the head, neck and shoulders. Histopathological examination of the lesions revealed the presence of both Demodex bovis and Sarcoptes scabiei. The animal died regardless of the anti-parasitic treatment it received.

Keywords

Cross-Breed Cattle; Demodectic; Mange; Sarcoptic; Sudan

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