| Disease name |
Psoroptic mange in cattle |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Bovine |
| Description |
Psoroptic mange is an allergic dermatitis caused by a non-burrowing surface feeding mite whose life cycle takes place on the host. Disease is usually seen in the winter but can occur at other times. The disease in cattle can cause severe welfare problems due to pruritus, skin damage and secondary bacterial infections |
| Status in Ireland |
Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
N/A |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
Ruminant Animal Health/ERAD Division |
| Contact |
erad@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
No |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/psoroptic-mange/ |
| Publications |
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