A case report: on Pig
KVK, Anjaw (Arunachal Pradesh)
A farmers came with a chief complain of tick infestation in pig from Meteliang village on 12/09/2017, to address the problems. On farm visits to farmers, after physical examination of pig, it was found that Hog louse was present all over the animal body along with scattered patches of inflamed skin. From the above finding, it was diagnosed that pig was infested with Hog louse (Haematopinus suis) and Hog Mange Mite (Sarcoptes scabiei suis). Hog louse infestation was evident from presence of louse all over the body and scattered patches of inflamed skin along with alopecia indicate the infestation Hog Mange Mite.
Treatments: the common method of ectoparasite control in rural area is ivermectin injection. Subcutaneous, Ivermection injection as per body weight of animal and repeat the dose after 3 weeks, is the most effective drugs of choice for rural area, because it is easily available and does not have much side effect unlike other ectoparasite drugs such as Deltametrin and Amitraz, which has a poisonous property.
Action Photographs
Fig.1. Pig infested with louse and alopecia
Fig.2. Ivermectin injecting at base of ear (S/C)
