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Why is my baby calf licking and scratching its itchy, black skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Cow | Male | 26 days old

cows baby 20days old has developed itching on back of leg and under his belly fews days back ,it gets black in color ,he keeps on licking and biting and rubbing it with his paws.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 28th, 2020

This could be from skin mites or ringworm. Both are extremely itchy. I suggest you try treatment for skin mites first. I have no idea what products you have to treat this in Pakistan so I suggest you ask your local vet for a product recommendation.

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