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Abstract:
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The itch mite, Psorobia ovis (formerly Psorergates ovis) is a microscopic parasite that lives on the skin of sheep in Western Australia. It causes intense irritation resulting in rubbing and scratching which may lead to severe fleece damage. This Farmnote covers signs of itchmite, other causes of rubbing in sheep, the economic importance of itch mite, life cycle, diagnosis, control methods and management.
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