Ostrich Ectoparasitism

A group of infestations caused by external parasites including lice, mites and ticks affecting ostriches of all ages. These parasites cause irritation, feather damage, skin lesions, poor performance and may transmit other diseases.

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Feather loss Specific Pruritus Scratching Poor reproductive performance Poor performance Lice on feathers Specific Mites in feather shafts Pathognomonic Skin damage Feather damage Specific Skin blemishes Specific Ticks on head and neck Specific

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Host Species

Ostrich Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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