Exam III - Linognatus pedalis & ovillus Flashcards
Linognatus pedalis & ovillus is a sucking louse of which host and what are there common names?
L. pedalis - ovine foot louse
L. ovillus - ovine face or body louse
What is the predilection site for Linognatus pedalis?
da feet duh…. its the ovine foot louse
jk, ur gana do great on this exam ;)
What is the predilection site for Linognatus ovillus?
the face & or body
thus it is called the ovine face louse or the ovine body louse.
T or F
Any & all Linognatus spp. can be spread throughout the body exspecilly with heavy infection?
truency!
idk y they name them by location if its not…. yea
Pediculosis of livestock is most prevelent during what season?
winter
severe vs not severe infections of Linognatus pedalis & ovillus can lead to what pathologies?
severe infestation = anemia
not severe can lead to pruritis & dermititis
Infestations of Linognatus pedalis & ovillus are most common in what age groups and what enviromental conditions?
very young & very old as well as dibilitated
unsanitary enviroments.
T or F
many louse infestations can be tx’d with flea control products.
True
What is the drug group of choice for txing Linognatus pedalis & ovillus?
MCL’s
Lice tend to be a bigger problem indoors or outdoors?
indoors = winter is worse for the animal- crwding in pens indoors
