Figure 6
Histological cell counts (mean and individual values) in the epidermis/superficial dermis and the deep dermis of skin biopsies in Belgian Blue cattle that were treated with dexamethasone on days 0, 7 and 14 (Treatment group) or with physiological saline (Control group). The results are presented as mean number of eosinophils and mast cells per 105 μm2 and as area percent of CD3+ (T-cells) and CD20+ (B-cells). Statistical significance was assumed at *p < 0.017 and **p < 0.003. On day 14, three animals in the control group were treated topically with amitraz (Taktic®) at the recommended dose for animal welfare reasons.