Equine Parasites: Ectoparasites

Question 1

Name some epidermal burrowing mites.

Answer 1

Sarcoptes, Notoedres

Question 2

Name some non-burrowing surface mites.

Answer 2

Psoroptes, Cheyletiella, Chorioptes

Question 3

Name a mite that is restricted to one area of the body.

Answer 3

Otodectes

Question 4

What are common names for Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 4

Chorioptic mange mite, itchy heels, foot or leg mange

Question 5

What does Chorioptes bovis feed on?

Answer 5

Skin surface, does not pierce

Question 6

Which legs of a female Chorioptes bovis mite would you find suckers on?

Answer 6

1, 2, and 4

Question 7

Which legs of a male Chorioptes bovis mite would you find suckers on?

Answer 7

1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 8

How long does it take for Chorioptes bovis eggs to mature into adults?

Answer 8

10 days

Question 9

What is the site of infection for Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 9

Distal regions of limbs

Question 10

What are the clinical signs associated with Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 10

Crusty and thickened skin on distal limbs

Question 11

How is Chorioptes bovis diagnosed?

Answer 11

Skin scrapings

Question 12

How is Chorioptes bovis treated?

Answer 12

MCLs