A Study on Clinical Findings of Sarcoptic Scabies in Swine at Dongnala, Kaptai in Rangamati District

Abstract

Sarcoptic Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin caused by one of two mites, either Sarcoptesscabiei or Demodexphylloides which is characterized by persistent skin irritation with small red spots on the skin developing into asbestos-like thickening. This study was conducted at Dongnala in KaptaiUpazilla under Rangamati district to observe the clinical signs and changes in skin and sample were examined with the help of microscope in order to confirm Swine Scabies cases. Demographic characteristics of the suspected Scabies infected swines along with other management factors were also recorded. The confined management system and poor sanitation were the predominant case history in most of the Scabies infected swines. Ten Scabies confirmed cases (40%) were found in Dongnala in March, 2018. The crossed indigenous breeds were more commonly affected breeds (50%). Among the affected animals, 50% was boar. The main clinical symptoms were increased itching (40%), papule formation (10%) and hyperkeratosis (50%).