title: Sheep psoroptic mange: an update.
abstract: Psoroptic mange is one of the most severe skin conditions of sheep. This highly contagious disease is responsible for huge economical losses in many sheep-raising countries. It is also a significant welfare concern. Our understanding of the biology of Psoroptes ovis and of the host-parasite relationship during psoroptic mange made remarkable progress during the last decade. These data combined with the availability of powerful molecular tools have opened new avenues of research. Clearly, there is still a long way to go before a vaccine becomes a reality. Additionally, other diagnostic tools and control methods should be further investigated such as breeding for genetic resistance and the use of biocontrol agents.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Bd de Colonster 20, 4000 Liège, Belgium. blosson@ulg.ac.be
authors.forename: Bertrand Jacques
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Losson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D060740:Disease Eradication; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D040042:Psoroptidae / Q000502:physiology*; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000517:prevention & control*