Exam III - Moniezia spp. Flashcards
1
Q
wha does Moniezia spp. infect?
A
most commonly Moniezia spp. is found in lambs & and kids.
2
Q
What is the common name for Moniezia spp.?
A
milk tapeworm
3
Q
what are the CS’s for Moniezia spp.?
A
usually hosts are asymptomatic but with heavy infection in lambs & kids, unthriftyness, diarrhea, and even intestinal ubstruction.
4
Q
If an animal is ill and the farmer notices proglottids in the feces of his animals it is common for them to blame Moniezia spp. for the porblem.
why is that a problem for you the vet?
A
it may just be masking a bigger problem that is really causing the illness.
5
Q
T or F
adults are large and readily visable at necropsy. ans since Moniezia spp. is a tapeworm adults will be found in the small intestine.
A
True
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