What does mange in cattle look like?
There are several different varieties of mange that affect cattle, all of them caused by different types of mites. Depending upon the variety of mange, the disease will present differently.Mange SymptomsAll mange is caused by mites, and the general symptoms in cattle are itching, hair loss and scabby or puss filled lesions.Sarcoptic MangeSarcoptic mange is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis mite and begins with dry patches and lesions on the head, neck and shoulders. Within six weeks of infestation the mange will spread over the entire body.Psoroptic MangePsoroptic mange is caused by the Psoroptes ovis mite, and lesions usually begin on the back and shoulders. In advanced cases the lesions may cover the entire body.Chorioptic MangeChorioptic mange is caused by the Chorioptes bovis mite. This type of mange is the most common mange in the U.S. and affect the legs of affected cattle. The sores begin as papules or scabby ulcerations on the leg.Other MangeThe other two types of mange
