The use of a <it>Psoroptes ovis </it>serodiagnostic test for the analysis of a natural outbreak of sheep scab

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sheep scab is a highly contagious disease of sheep caused by the ectoparasitic mite <it>Psoroptes ovis</it>. The disease is endemic in the UK and has significant economic impact through its effects on performance and welf...

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Main Authors: Burgess Stewart TG, Innocent Giles, Nunn Francesca, Frew David, Kenyon Fiona, Nisbet Alasdair J, Huntley John F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/7