0000017838 00000 n Stressors such as high stocking density, poor feed quality, gestational status, and underlying health issues are often contributing factors to susceptibility and degree of infestation. They crawl from one host to another, although they usually prefer to remain on one host for the entirety of their brief lives. A specific programme to control these parasites is recommended to improve the welfare of the working donkeys in Tunisia and in other North African countries. Make sure the lice shampoo is formulated specifically for horses. 0000013423 00000 n 0000033133 00000 n Excoriation consistent with hair fibre shortening was indicative of pediculosis and the amount of this type of lesion was positively correlated with louse burdens. Amy Murillo / University of California, Riverside. Lice control in donkeys In order to control any lice infestation in your donkey you will need to keep on top of clipping, bathing and the general grooming of your donkey. Plant poisoning was common. Generally, the… Donkeys were first domesticated around 3000 BC, approximately the same time as the horse, and have spread around the world. Unless they jumped off a neighbour's horse I know old and unwell animals are more prone to infestations - Toby, the donkey, has been dropping some weight lately with the drought and he's definitely an oldie. Once a veterinarian has confirmed that your horse does have equine lice, the steps for treating the condition and easing your horse's discomfort are simple. In general, ill horses and those whose immune systems are compromised by age, stress or other factors are more susceptible to a lice infestation. Please confirm that you are a health care professional. Although it may be difficult to see them, lice are visible. Two different types affect horses, distinguished by their source of nutrition. 0000040825 00000 n • Lice are small, parasitic insects. Here's the questions I forgot to ask: 1. when do I re-treat (I am assuming to get the new hatches) 2. she has really long shaggy hair - when it warms up, should I full-body clip her? The control of lice has generally c entred on herd or flock-level. By Seth M. Kupferberg. Donkeys’ hair length was positively correlated with the presence of lice (P<0.05) but not with the number of lice each donkey carried (P=0.1). 0000000016 00000 n Finally, there is a treatment to avoid the doctor and avoid the chemicals. 0000004565 00000 n Excoriation consistent with hair fibre shortening was indicative of pediculosis and the amount of this type of lesion was positively correlated with louse burdens. She was a bit underweight, infested with lice and blind in one eye. 0000004004 00000 n Her coat was extremely dirty and matted all over. When using sprays, certain formulations require soaking the hair to the skin, including mane and tail, whereas others may require only a light, misting application. 0000008835 00000 n 0000006878 00000 n REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Chewing lice are widespread and clinically compromising parasites of livestock and equids. Advance reports predicted a sort of monumentally dubious battle for the soul of the party. Adult lice are very small and grayish-yellow in color. External parasites, such as lice, often are more apt to afflict a donkey than a horse. For site predilection on host by species of louse, see Table: Site Predilection of Equine Lice. 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