| first detection of sarcoptic mange in free-ranging wild boar (sus scrofa) in switzerland. | in switzerland sarcoptic mange is frequent in free-ranging wild carnivores but until recent years no cases had been recorded in wild ungulates. since 2010, cases have been observed in wild boar in the cantons of solothurn, tessin and thurgau. here, we report the detection of mange-like skin lesions in wild boars by photo-trapping and the post-mortem findings in 6 culled animals presenting different stages of the disease. potential sources of infection include mangy red foxes, outdoor domestic pi ... | 2015 | 26753342 |