Demodicosis in dairy goats
Williams, J.F.; Williams, C.S.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 180(2): 168-169
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 7061315 Document Number: 196199
Multiple nodular skin lesions on an adult Saanen doe were found to be caused by demodectic mites. An identical condition developed in the daughter of the affected goat despite separation from the mother at 24 hours after birth. Of seven other goats in contact with the doe, two had a few demodectic nodules. Of 84 goats examined at a local show, seven (from four herds) were similarly affected. The observations suggested that the nodular form of demodicosis is widespread in Michigan dairy goats and that perinatal transmission may occur.