Exam III - Damalinia (Bovicola) ovis Flashcards
1
Q
Damalinia ovis is the chewing louse of what species?
A
Sheep
2
Q
what season are Damalinia ovis most distructive to sheep?
A
Winter do to housing increasing crowding
3
Q
Damalinia ovis causes what pathology in sheep?
A
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.
4
Q
Damalinia ovis is a biting or chewing louse?
A
biting
5
Q
what is the common name of Damalinia ovis?
A
ovine biting louse
6
Q
what group of drugs can be used to tx Damalinia ovis?
A
MCL’s
7
Q
T or F
Damalinia spp. is considered a mild nuisance when compared to Anopluran spp.
A
true
but, Damalinia ovis is considered the most pathogenic of sheep lice.
