Veterinary Extoparasitology Lite

Front 1

Infestations of Ectoparasites can reslult in what?

Back 1

Anemia, Dermatitis, Transmition of vector born diseases, interference with normal weight gain or normal milk production

Front 2

Ectoparasites that are "bugs" are called __________and include ______ and ________, ________ and ______, ________, and __________.

Back 2

Phylum Arthropoda. Fleas and Ticks, Lice and Mites, Chigars, and biting/miasis inducing flies.

Front 3

Describe "lice" Physically

Back 3

-Dorsoventrically flat wingless insects
-Head bears antenae and mouth parts

Front 4

What are the two orders of lice

Back 4

Mallophaga- Chewing
Anoplura- Sucking

Front 5

Describe anoplura lice physically

Back 5

Fat body, pointy head, feet used for clinging to hair, no wings

Front 6

Describe mallophaga lice physically

Back 6

Big head and mouth parts, small body, legs used for gripping and rappid movement.

Front 7

Name species mallophagic lice parasitize

Back 7

Dog, cat, cattle, sheep, goats, horses

Front 8

Name species anopluric lice parasitize

Back 8

Most Domestic animals
(dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, ferret, ect.)

Front 9

Describe the life cycle of lice

Back 9

Egg (cemented to hair)
Nymph (looks like adult, no reproductive organs)
Adult (large, reproductive organs present)
Cycle takes 2-3 weeks

Front 10

How is lice transmitted?

Back 10

Direct contact or fomite