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Psoroptic scabies

January 1, 1982

Scabies, caused by mites of the genus Psoroptes, is widespread in free-ranging desert bighorn sheet, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, elk, and white-tailed deer. It has been identified on captive mule deer and may have been present on bison.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1982
Title Psoroptic scabies
Authors R.E. Lange
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 70195694
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center