SCABIES is a contagious skin disease caused by minute parasitic organisms known as mites. It affects cattle of all ages and breeds. Sometimes it is referred to as scab, mange, or barn itch. Similar infections attack other classes of livestock, wild animals, and birds, as well as people. Scabies, the medical term for which is acariasis, is common throughout the world. It generally causes a sever...

The camel is practically symbolic for western arid region of Rajasthan. This animal has the immense contribution to livelihood Raika pastoral community who a long relationship with this animal. Raikas followed their own traditional practices in all aspects rearing including healthcare since time immemorial. Therefore, present study was designed document and appraise ethno-veterinary by cure imp...

A 36-yr-old male captive siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) was evaluated for mange in the form of generalized alopecia, flaky skin, and pruritus of 1 mo duration. Multiple skin scrapings and biopsies revealed high numbers of trombidiiform mites identified as Psorobia (formerly Psorergates) sp. near cercopitheci (Acarina: Psorergatidae) based on morphologic characteristics. Prolonged repetitive...