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They seem to have improved after we worked them and weaned the calves.

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The severity of hock lesions seen in dairy cattle varies from mild hair loss to open wounds and swelling (Weary, Taszkun, 2000, Kielland et al, 2009).

This condition is similar to dogs with flea allergy dermatitis.

Always think of skin parasites anytime you see hair loss in cattle, because the majority of the time lice and mites are the most common culprits. By clicking Create Account, you agree to our

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These dogs will scratch and lose hair and can develop severely infected skin.

Do you have any ideas what this is?Over the years, we have seen similar problems here in the Southeast, caused by a hypersensitivity to insect bites.

I have seen ringworm and lice, but these do not look like that.

These dogs will scratch and lose hair and can develop severely infected skin.

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Disease is most common during winter housing, but can also be seen when animals are at grass.Heavy infestations cause animals to bite themselves or scratch against feed barriers and fences to relieve the irritation with resulting hair loss: typically over the neck, shoulders and rump (lice) or neck, tail head and limbs (mange).Production losses can result from reduced feed intake and damaged hides.There are five species of louse which infest cattle, classified as either biting or sucking.Careful examination of the skin may reveal adult lice or their eggs. Several of our cows and calves have red, circular areas of hair loss.

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Diagnosis is confirmed by skin scrapings.I would advise that your vet examine the affected animals to rule out other possible causes of the hair loss, such as ringworm, and advise on treatment and any potential zoonotic risk.A range of treatments are available for external parasites with differing application methods and duration of action.

Ask the Vet is a series, whereby readers submit questions to Westpoint vets about problems they are experiencing on their farms.In this edition one worried reader asks what could be causing hair loss in his cattle.They are losing hair on their heads and near their tails.

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