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24/03/2014
Farmers Warned Of Cattle Scab
Farmers have been urged to be vigilant against psoroptic mange, commonly known as cattle scab, following the discovery of a case in Scotland.
Cattle scab is caused by mites that pierce the animals skin to feed, leading to severe dermatitis which causes "immense irritation" for the animal.
While cattle scab is not considered a notifiable disease, the Department of Agriculture and Regional Development (DARD) said that it was of "significant animal health concern".
"The Department of Agriculture and the UFU (Ulster Farmers Union) are aware of the increasing incidence of the disease in England and Wales and have urged farmers... to be vigilant and consider the risk when importing cattle," The DARD said.
(MH)
Cattle scab is caused by mites that pierce the animals skin to feed, leading to severe dermatitis which causes "immense irritation" for the animal.
While cattle scab is not considered a notifiable disease, the Department of Agriculture and Regional Development (DARD) said that it was of "significant animal health concern".
"The Department of Agriculture and the UFU (Ulster Farmers Union) are aware of the increasing incidence of the disease in England and Wales and have urged farmers... to be vigilant and consider the risk when importing cattle," The DARD said.
(MH)
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