short questions (scabies)

Question 1

definition of animal suspected of being contaminated with scabies

Answer 1

• direct or indirect contact within 42 days with diseased/ suspected of being diseased animals
• the yearly treatment was not carried out in sheep
• sheep introduced into the flock without previous isolation

Question 2

rules of restrictions ordered in the case of scabies

Answer 2

• observational period:
  
  • if wool <2cm: 42 days after dipping
  • If wool >2cm: 70 days after 2 dipping treatments
  • other preparations: 42 days
  • other species: 42 days after 2 treatments

Question 3

official measures for scabies

Answer 3

• diseased, suspected of being diseased, suspected contact: obligatory treatment (approved product)
• sheep:
  
  • If wool <2cm: 1 treatment
  • If wool > 2cm: shearing and 1X treatment 2x (7-10 days)
• Other species:
  
  • 2x (interval 7-10 days)
• Parallel disinfection of keeping place and equipment (same product)

Question 4

movement restrictions in the case of scabies

Answer 4

• pasturing, work, changing keeping place only after treatment is no contact with susceptible animals
• slaughter: only after treatment (zoonosis)
• Raw product: disinfection, wool: separate storing for 6 weeks
• Equipment, buildings: strict cleaning and disinfection or 6 weeks without contact with animals