Abstract

The history of sheep scab is briefly discussed since it was first mentioned in 180 BC. It was probably introduced to South Africa by the early settlers and was mentioned as a problem by Simon van der Stel, although its cause was only discovered in 1809. Various measures taken over the centuries to control or eradicate the disease, which has always been of considerable economic importance, are discussed, as well as the failures and reasons why it is still with us today.

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Authors

Bezuidenhout JD

Institution

jdbez@mweb.co.za

Source

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 82:4 2011 Dec pg 188-9

MeSH

Animals
History, 15th Century
History, 16th Century
History, 17th Century
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
History, Ancient
History, Medieval
Mite Infestations
Psoroptidae
Sheep
Sheep Diseases
South Africa

Pub Type(s)

Historical Article
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22616430