Bilateral lower palpebral demodicosis in a dairy cow.
A registered 3 year old Guernsey heifer, recently fresh, was examined for sudden appearance of diffuse, firm swelling beneath both eyes. Vital signs and physical examination were within normal limits; no lymphadenopathy was present. Biopsy revealed a chronic eosinophilic granulomatous cellulitis and degenerate Demodex bovis. the lesions selfresolved within three months.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*