During a recent investigation on the prevalence of caprine mange at Bh
ubaneswar, sarcoptic mange predominated in all infested Black Bengal g
oats. It was quite serious and fatal in 26 Black Bengal goats, involvi
ng almost the entire body with formation of crusts of dry serum result
ing in death of 5 goats. The present paper deals with the haematology,
serum enzyme activities and pathology of severe form of sarcoptic man
ge in Black Bengal goats.