Psoroptes cuniculi infestation in pet rabbits in Tabasco, Mexico, 2021-2022.
Vet Dermatol
; 35(4): 446-449, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38558214
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Rabbits are an important worldwide meat- and fibre-producing animal, and they are popular pets. The rabbit ear mite, Psoroptes cuniculi, causes severe dermatological disease. Epidemiological data on P. cuniculi infestations are important for public health.OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the study was to determine the frequency of P. cuniculi infestation in pet rabbits and evaluate epidemiological factors associated with infestation. ANIMALS Two hundred pet rabbits presented for veterinary care between 2021 and 2022. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Physical examination, otoscopy and microscopy were used for ear mite identification. Association with age, sex, body mass index (BMI), breed, feeding and housing management was analysed.RESULTS:
Of the 200 rabbits, 59 (29.5%) were positive for P. cuniculi. Only female sex had a positive association with P. cuniculi. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICALSIGNIFICANCE:
Psoroptes cuniculi in pet rabbits has a similar frequency to that reported in meat-producing rabbits, and female sex had a positive association.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psoroptidae
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Pets
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Mite Infestations
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
En
Journal:
Vet Dermatol
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
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MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico