The finding of the cat fur-mite Lynxacarus radovskyi in New Zealand

Authors: Jones DL
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 48, Issue 3, pp 88, Jun 2000
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal
Subject Terms: Biosecurity, Inflammation, Integument/skin/wool/hair/fur/feather, Disease/defect, Import/export/trade, Parasites - external, Disease control/eradication
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: Correspondence: In the letter: A New Zealand record for the cat fur-mite, Lynxacarus (Felistrophorus) radovskyi Tenorio (Acarina: Astigmata: Listrophoridae) by Heath and Mariadass (1999), it is briefly reported “that prior to the cat`s intended release on 31/01/97, a hair sample was taken and mites found”. Further background information may be of some clinical use and interest. Companion cats and dogs are imported into New Zealand from specific approved countries. Many are required to be kept under quarantine in MAF approved premises for a prescribed period of time, commonly 30 days. On arrival at quarantine animals are checked for the clinical presence of ectoparasites as part of a clinical appraisal. After examination the animal is treated with an insecticide. Currently the treatment used is topical fipronil. No mites were detected…

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