The parasite Sarcoptes scabei (Scabies mites or Sarcoptic acariasis) is a parasite mite that burrown or tunnel its way into the top layer of skin (epidermis) of the infested host. Lesions caused by sarcoptes scabei variety suis include small red papsules, alopecia, and crusts, most frequently on the truck and ears. (Hendrix & Robinson, 2012) Sarcoptes Scabei affects dogs (canis), cats (felis), cattle (bowis), horses (equi), and sheep/goats (ovis). Veterinarians test for it through a skin scrapping or a skin impression and viewed microscopically. Sarcoptes scabei can be treated with ivermectin, lime-sulfur dips, or amitraz (not used for horses). (Hendrix & Robinson, 2012) The best way to prevent reoccurrence is through using preventives like
