1Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
2Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
3Department of Livestock Production and Management, College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Surveillance of mange mite infestation in 120 dogs in Aizawl, revealed 46.6% infestation, of which 64.3% were found positive for sarcoptic mange and 35.7% for demodectic mange. The overall occurrence of mite infestation was higher in winter season. Haematological study showed significant (P<0.05) neutrophilia and leucocytosis in dogs infested with sarcoptic mange, whereas low haemoglobin level and total erythrocytic count along with eosinophilia were evident in dogs infested with demodectic mange.
Mange mite, Sarcoptic mange, Demodectic mange, Haematology
