Review
Infectious Diseases
Luis E. Escobar, Scott Carver, Paul C. Cross, Luca Rossi, Emily S. Almberg, Michael J. Yabsley, Kevin D. Niedringhaus, Peach Van Wick, Ernesto Dominguez-Villegas, Francis Gakuya, Yue Xie, Samer Angelone, Christian Gortazar, Francisca Astorga
Summary: Sarcoptic mange, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is an emerging disease threatening the welfare and conservation of wildlife. The disease has a global distribution and affects a wide range of host species. Recent research shows increasing transmission and virulence of sarcoptic mange in wildlife populations.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Georgiana Deak, Barbara Moroni, Ana Maria Boncea, Luisa Rambozzi, Luca Rossi, Andrei Daniel Mihalca
Summary: This paper presents two clinical scenarios of sarcoptic mange in camelids, successfully treated with a combination of ectocides and subcutaneous moxidectin. The treatment resulted in negative scrapings and regrowth of hair in previously affected areas for both cases.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Federica Obber, Roberto Celva, Martina Libanora, Graziana Da Rold, Debora Dellamaria, Piergiovanni Partel, Enrico Ferraro, Maria Santa Calabrese, Lia Morpurgo, Simone Roberto Rolando Pisano, Carlo Vittorio Citterio, Rudi Cassini
Summary: This study analyzed 15 years (2006-2020) of passive surveillance and demographic data to describe a mange outbreak in the Alpine chamois population in the Dolomites. An enhanced passive surveillance protocol was implemented to evaluate its efficiency compared to the ordinary protocol in identifying dead chamois and determining the cause of death. The results confirmed the role of mange in chamois mortality and emphasized the need to consider other factors affecting population dynamics. The enhanced protocol improved carcass retrieval and cause of death identification, but its long-term and wide-scale application may be costly. Future passive surveillance should incorporate other strategies to study the eco-epidemiology of the disease in wild Caprinae.
Article
Parasitology
Christina Naesborg-Nielsen, Raphael Eisenhofer, Tamieka A. Fraser, Vicky Wilkinson, Christopher P. Burridge, Scott Carver
Summary: This study investigated the microbial changes associated with sarcoptic mange in a marsupial host, as well as the fungal microbial changes on the skin of hosts suffering from sarcoptic mange. The results showed significant changes in microbial communities and diversity in mange-affected individuals, with an increased abundance of potential pathogenic microbial taxa. The findings suggest that the impacts of mange on the epidermal microbiota may be generalizable across host species.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Qiaoxing Wu, Liang Chen, Qiqi Zhang, Xuelin Jin, Liubin Tang, Xueli Zhang, Yuqiang Liu, Jun'an Li, Junfeng Pei, Qifeng Zhu, Shiyu Jin, Qingxia Zhao, Jie Shen, Zemin Zhao, Yipeng Jin, Hongxuan He, Xiangyang Gu, Minghai Yang
Summary: This study aims to improve the understanding of the impacts of sarcoptic mange on wildlife populations, the mechanisms involved in its eco-epidemiology, and the associated risks to public and ecosystem health. By investigating mass death events in gorals and serows in the Qinling Mountains, the study confirms that sarcoptic mange is the major cause of the mass death events and may have spread from the western to eastern Qinling Mountains. Several protection strategies are proposed to help preserve biodiversity in the Qinling Mountains.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Barbara Moroni, Samer Angelone, Jesus M. Perez, Anna Rita Molinar Min, Mario Pasquetti, Paolo Tizzani, Jorge Ramon Lopez-Olvera, Marta Valldeperes, Jose Enrique Granados, Santiago Lavin, Gregorio Mentaberre, Leonor Camacho-Sillero, Carlos Martinez-Carrasco, Alvaro Oleaga, Monica Candela, Pier Giuseppe Meneguz, Luca Rossi
Summary: The study in Spain reveals the existence of three genetic strains of Sarcoptes scabiei in wild ruminant populations, with two clusters being host- and geography-related, and one cluster consisting of multi-host mites from geographically distant populations. This suggests that the spread and persistence of the parasite may be influenced by host species composition and the permissiveness of each host population to different strains, among other factors. Investigating wildlife-livestock interactions and human-driven introductions or trades of wild and domestic animals is crucial to prevent further spread of sarcoptic mange in unaffected natural areas of the Iberian Peninsula.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Mirabela O. Dumitrache, Marie-Christine Cadiergues
Summary: This paper reviews the evidence comparing different types of systemic treatment for canine scabies. The analysis of the results shows that afoxolaner, fluralaner, sarolaner, as well as several macrocyclic lactones such as selamectin, moxidectin, and milbemycin oxime, can lead to parasitological and clinical cure.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Salma H. Abu Hafsa, Haytham Senbill, Mohamed M. Basyony, Ayman A. Hassan
Summary: Sarcoptic mange is a common disease in rabbits that can be effectively treated with Ivermectin, but has side effects. Turmeric extract, with its antioxidant potential, can alleviate these side effects while improving rabbit performance and antioxidant status.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Catherine Torcivia, Sue McDonnell
Summary: Researchers have compiled a comprehensive ethogram of behaviors associated with equine physical discomfort, aiming to improve recognition and understanding of pain management in horses. The ethogram provides clarity and communication regarding equine discomfort and pain, with the ultimate goal of enhancing horse welfare.
Article
Ecology
Jesus M. Perez, Antonio J. Lopez-Montoya, Francisco J. Cano-Manuel, Ramon C. Soriguer, Paulino Fandos, Jose E. Granados
Summary: The study conducted time-series analysis and data modeling to monitor the prevalence of sarcoptic mange in the Iberian ibex population in Sierra Nevada Natural Space. The results showed a decreasing trend in prevalence with seasonal variations.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kerim Emre Yanar, Sefa Kucukler, Emre Eren, Muhammed Sertac Eroglu, Murat Ilgun, Cihan Gur, Fatih Mehmet Kandemir, Mustafa Sinan Aktas
Summary: This study found a possible relationship between oxidant/antioxidant imbalance and hematological findings in dogs infested with sarcoptic mange. New markers such as nitric oxide (NO) and glutathione (GSH) may be used to assess oxidative stress in naturally infected dogs.
REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CIENCIAS PECUARIAS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fernando Najera, Elena Crespo, Amalia Garcia-Talens, Rebeca Grande-Gomez, Francisco Javier Herrera-Sanchez, Michaela Gentil, Carmen Cortes-Garcia, Elisabeth Mueller, Rafael Calero-Bernal, Luis Revuelta
Summary: The study describes the diagnosis of Sarcoptes scabiei in a dead European wildcat in Spain, marking the first description of this mite in a European wildcat. Considering the critical demography of European wildcats in the southernmost population of the Iberian Peninsula, the potential impacts of infectious diseases, including sarcoptic mange, should be taken into account in disease surveillance programs for this species.
Article
Microbiology
Rumana Akter, Fiona M. Sansom, Charles M. El-Hage, James R. Gilkerson, Alistair R. Legione, Joanne M. Devlin
Summary: This study conducted in Australia detected C. psittaci in equine abortion cases, indicating its presence in the region and possible spillover from native bird species. The research emphasizes the importance of protective measures when handling equine aborted material.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Monika Drazovska, Marian Prokes, Boris Vojtek, Jana Mojzisova, Anna Ondrejkova, Lubos Korytar
Summary: A serological survey of Coxiella burnetii in the equine population in Slovakia revealed a low seropositivity rate of 2.17%, with four out of 184 horse sera testing positive for specific antibodies. Although the study did not yield any positive PCR results, it provides the first confirmation of antibodies to C. burnetii in horses from Slovakia, indicating the presence of the pathogen in the equine population and suggesting the need for further research on the circulation of the disease in the environment.
Review
Ecology
Jesus M. Perez, Jose E. Granados, Jose Espinosa, Arian Raez-Bravo, Jorge R. Lopez-Olvera, Luca Rossi, Pier Giuseppe Meneguz, Samer Angelone, Paulino Fandos, Ramon C. Soriguer
Summary: Sarcoptic mange is a cosmopolitan disease affecting both domestic and wild mammalian species, as well as humans. Research has shown its significant impact on wild Caprinae populations, but there is limited information on its management in natural environments, calling for further research to inform evidence-based policies.
