Psoroptic scabies in equine

Abstract

This study was carried out on a horse with 3-year-old, male of the Paint horse breed, suffering from psoroptic scabies. The animal presented dermatological symptomatology characterized by areas of alopecia, with edema, intense pruritus and bleeding. The dorsal and face regions was the most affected area of the body. The diagnosis was made based on the animal's anamnesis, epidemiological information, clinical history and skin scrapings, through the microscopic visualization of the adult forms of Psoroptes spp. The therapeutic course was performed through topical and environmental treatment, with proved effective. Psoroptic mange is caused by Psoroptes spp., a mite that can parasitize horses, cattle, sheep and goats. Information available in the literature related to the occurrence of psoroptic scabies in horses is scarce. This case report aims to describe the occurrence of this disease in an equine in the state of Ceará.