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What are mites on sheep?

Updated: 9/20/2023
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Mites on sheep are external parasites that feed on the sheep's blood by sucking it through the skin. They can cause severe itching, loss of wool and loss of body condition. Luckily, most sheep mites can be easily treated with a single dose of dewormer.

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