PREVALENCE OF SARCOPTIC MANGE ON SHEEP AND GOATS AT DANBATTA VETERINARY CLINIC
Abstract
This study investigated the prevalence of sarcoptic mange on sheep and goats presented at
Danbatta veterinary clinic in the year 2025. Sarcoptic mange couse by sarcoptes scabiei, is a
highly contagious ectoparasitic disease that affects both animals welfare and productivity.
The result ravealed that 24% of the examined animals were infested with sarcoptic mange.
Female had slightly higher prevalence rate then male especially in goats, young animals are more
susceptible to infection than adults and Goats shows higher prevalence rate 57% compared to
sheep 43% possibly due to their thinner skin and more frequent close contact in housing system
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