Livestock-parasite

Guides

• Haematopinidae

  ungulate lice

  Haematopinidae is a family of sucking lice (suborder Anoplura) containing the single genus Haematopinus. All species are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of large mammals, particularly ungulates. They are permanent parasites that complete their entire life cycle on the host and cannot survive away from it. Species in this family are significant veterinary pests causing direct damage through blood loss and skin irritation, with documented economic impacts on livestock production.

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