Skin lesions in dogs, horses and calves caused by the stable fly Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae).
Abstract: Specific skin lesions caused by Stomoxys calcitrans on the feeding sites of different species are described. Skin lesions appeared on dogs, horses and calves following bites of stable flies. Necrotic dermatitis was observed in 32 dogs of various breeds at the tip of the ears. Exudative dermatitis appeared on the legs of 45 adult horses and dermatitis was diagnosed in the "hair whirlpools" on the backs of 18 white calves.
Publication Date: 1995-01-01 PubMed ID: 8734229
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The research article discusses specific skin lesions observed in dogs, horses, and calves, which are caused by bites from the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans. It provides particular attention to the occurrence of necrotic dermatitis in dogs, exudative dermatitis in horses, and dermatitis located in hair whirlpools on the backs of calves.
Study of Skin Lesions in Different Species
- The study investigates how the stable fly Stomoxys calcitrans causes specific skin lesions on its feeding sites in various animal species. These species included dogs, horses, and calves.
- The research is significance because it aids in understanding more about the health impact of stable flies on animals, which can further assist in the development of effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Skin Lesions in Dogs
- Necrotic dermatitis was found in 32 dogs of different breeds. This condition was particularly observed at the tip of the animals’ ears.
- Necrotic dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation that leads to cell death and it is usually marked by redness, swelling, heat, and pain. This finding suggests that areas frequently exposed and easily accessible to flies such as the ear tips can be most vulnerable to infection.
Skin Lesions in Horses
- In the case of horses, exudative dermatitis occurred on the horse’s legs. This condition was found in 45 adult horses.
- Exudative dermatitis is a skin disease where the inflammation leads to the exudation, or oozing out, of serum from affected areas. This finding supports that horse’s legs are common feeding sites for stable flies and hence susceptible to these skin lesions.
Skin Lesions in Calves
- In 18 white calves, dermatitis was diagnosed in the “hair whirlpools” on their backs.
- The hair whirlpools refer to the patterns created by hair growth, typically forming a circular or spiral pattern. This finding implies that skin areas that are covered in hair, like backs of calves, can also be potential feeding sites for stable flies, leading to dermatitis.
Cite This Article
APA
Yeruham I, Braverman Y.
(1995).
Skin lesions in dogs, horses and calves caused by the stable fly Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae).
Rev Elev Med Vet Pays Trop, 48(4), 347-349.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Gedera, Koret School of veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Bet Dagan, Israel.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cattle
- Dermatitis / veterinary
- Dogs
- Horses
- Insect Bites and Stings / veterinary
- Muscidae
Citations
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