cattle lungworm Flashcards
1
Q
what is the species of lungworm in cattle?
A
Dictyocaulus viviparus
2
Q
what type of lifecyle is cattle lungworm?
A
direct
3
Q
which anthelmintic class has persistanct action against lung worm in cattle?
A
macrocyclic lactones (class 3, clear wormers)
4
Q
clinical lungworm in cattle commonly presents when?
A
late summer/ autumn
5
Q
can cattle lungworm curvive the winter on pasture?
A
yes
6
Q
can cattle lung wrom survive the winter in carrier animals?
A
yes
7
Q
is lung worm diseasse in sheep less or more server than in cattle?
A
in sheep it is less server
8
Q
Which diagnostic technique will detect lungworm in cattle first after infection?
A
examination of sputum
9
Q
should lungworm vaccination be used in herds with no prior history of lung worm?
A
no - is a live vaccine, will infect a niave flock
