Interpretation of Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 Concentartions in Sheep with Naturally Occurring Sarcoptic Mange

Abstract

Sarcoptes scabiei is probably the most common mite species in domestic animals. There is lack of evidence showing the current status of vitamin d reserves in sarcoptic mange infested sheep. Therefore the aim of the present study was to analyze serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D3 concentration among sheep with scabies. Microscopical examination of deep skin scrapings to those of 28 sheep presenting alopecia, crusting, lichenification and scaling showed presence of sarcoptic mange.  Serum 25 OH D3 levels among infested sheep showed a statisticaly significant difference in sheep with sarcoptic mange (group I 25.53±13.30 mg/dl) in contrast to group II control sheep (84.70 ± 21.11 mg/dl). In conclusion vitamin d deficiency must be taken into consideration in scabeietic sheep which should requires vitamin d treatment promptly at correct dosages.

Keywords

• Sheep,sarcoptic mange,melatonine,eprinomectine

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