Porcine and Avian PGE Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of nematode is the hyostrongylus rubidus worm?
A
trichostrongyloid
2
Q
What kind of life cycle does hyostrongylus rubidus have?
A
Direct
3
Q
Where do the L3 larvae of hyostrongylus rubidus develop?
A
Gastic glands
4
Q
What condition is Oesophagostomum associated with?
A
Thin sow syndrome
5
Q
What is a common ascarid worm that effects pigs?
A
Ascaris Suum
6
Q
What is the basic life cycle of the ascaris suum worm.
A
They undergo hepato-tracheal migration then establish in the small intestine.
7
Q
What is ‘milk spot’
A
The damage to the liver associated with the migrating larvae of ascaris suum
8
Q
What worm is associated with ‘gapes’ in birds?
A
Syngamus trachea
9
Q
What is the transport host of Syngamus trachea?
A
Earthworm
