Melophagus ovinus

They are blood-feeding parasites of sheep. The sheep ked is capable of transmitting bluetongue virus in sheep. In lambs, the sheep ked may cause anemia and reduce weight gain.

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Sales UnitEach
OriginUSA
Common NamesSheep Ked
QualityA1-
Preservation OptionAlcohol

$9.00

Specimens sold in alcohol are sent in clear, archival-quality glass vials with poly-seal caps to prevent evaporation. They are sent with alcohol-proof, typed specimen data labels.

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