Gyropidae

Taxonomically, they are classified within the suborder Amblycera. These parasites possess mouthparts adapted for consuming skin debris, feathers, and secretions. Their biological cycle is hemimetabolous, meaning they go through nymph stages that resemble adults, with the entire life cycle completed on the host's body.

While they do not feed on crops, their presence in agricultural environments is detrimental. They cause severe skin irritation, which leads to significant stress in livestock. Stressed animals exhibit reduced growth rates and feed efficiency, which directly affects the management of resources linked to crop-based feed production.

The damage caused by these parasites is characterized by restlessness, intensive grooming or scratching by the host, and hair loss. In severe cases, the skin may develop lesions, which can become infected, requiring medical intervention and reducing the quality of livestock products.

Control measures primarily involve the use of approved insecticides, pour-on treatments, and systematic sanitation of animal housing. It is essential to implement strict biosecurity measures, such as quarantining new animals and maintaining high standards of hygiene to break the life cycle of the parasites effectively.