2018•International Journal of Infectious DiseasesOpen access

Diagnosis of mange in the West African Dwarf (WAD) and Red Sokoto (RS) goats

Davinson Chuka Anyogu, Chinwe Uzoma Chukwudi, P. Onuorah, V. Shoyinka

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Background: Mange is a worldwide disease and a major challenge to small ruminants farming in many developing countries. The clinical signs of mange mimic many other skin conditions, making herd diagnosis problematic. The present study highlighted the relevance of histopathological studies in the diagnosis of mange in the WAD and RS goats.

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Background: Mange is a worldwide disease and a major challenge to small ruminants farming in many developing countries. The clinical signs of mange mimic many other skin conditions, making herd diagnosis problematic. The present study highlighted the relevance of histopathological studies in the diagnosis of mange in the WAD and RS goats.

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Background: Mange is a worldwide disease and a major challenge to small ruminants farming in many developing countries. The clinical signs of mange mimic many other skin conditions, making herd diagnosis problematic. The present study highlighted the relevance of histopathological studies in the diagnosis of mange in the WAD and RS goats.

Key concepts: Mange, Sarcoptes scabiei, Veterinary medicine, Scabies, Herd, Skin lesion, Biology, Medicine

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