Otobius
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Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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Otobius
A genus of soft-bodied ticks in the family Argasidae.
- O. lagophilus — found on rabbits.
- O. megnini — found in the ears of most mammals, but most commonly in dogs, sheep, horses and cattle. They cause irritation, head shaking and general debility. Mainly a problem in cattle and horses, but recorded from a wide range of hosts.
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