Description
Demodectic mange is caused by a microscopic mite, Demodex bovis, which lives in hair follicles and associated glands of cattle. Infestation with Demodex is common in cattle. Some 10 to 15 per cent of the cattle in Alberta have Demodex, but most do not develop signs of mange.
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July 1, 2005
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Mange in cattle : Demodectic mange
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Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)
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Date Created
2005-07-01
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2016-01-04T18:52:39.115539
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2005-07-01
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2005-07-01
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663-33
NEOS catalogue key
3155536
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Agriculture and Forestry