Cooperia spp. (2) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the hosts?
A
Cattle and other ruminants
2
Q
Describe an adult
A
Less than 9 mm long
Reddish
Normally coiled on the mucosa of the small intestine
3
Q
Describe the eggs
A
85 micro m
Thin shell
Oval
4
Q
Describe the life cycle
A
Trichostrongylid
PPP: 15-18 days
5
Q
What is the site of infection?
A
Small intestine
6
Q
Describe the Pathogenesis
A
Mild - generally does not cause problem
7
Q
Describe the clinical signs
A
Watery diarrhea
Anorexia
Emaciation
8
Q
How do you diagnose?
A
Fecal egg counts
Trichostrongylid L3
Necropsy
9
Q
How do you prevent?
A
Environment and animal husbandry important
10
Q
When does this affect host?
A
Wrangling age cattle in USA