Sru parasites Flashcards
most common cause of diarrhea in lambs
coccidia-eimeria
we see a 4 mo old lamb with diarrhea. what do we do
empirically treat for coccidia if sick. amprolium, sulfas, ponazuril
what should we remember about amprolium
known thiaminase. make sure they are getting it in their diet and watch for polio
sudden death of lamb, another lamb is weak
haemonchus until proven otherwise
how to confirm haemoncus
FAMACHA and necropsy of the abomasum
who is at a higher risk for haemonchus
goats, <1yr old, high milk producers, multiple births
treatment of haemonchus for diary goats
morantel
what can we do to prevent haemonchus
select and breed those with resistance
duddintonia flagrans fungus in feed during summer months
how does duddingtonia flagrans work
it is shed in their feces and it decreases the L3 in the pasture by killing them
how do we diagnose coccidiosis in sru lambs and kids
clinical diagnosis. dont look at FEC because they could have a million eggs and still be normal
what can cause lambs to suddenly become clinical from their coccidia infections
issue with immune system: stress- transportation, weaning, pasture change,
young
approved treatment for coccidiosis in sru
none.
many will recover but if severe use ELDU amprolium or ponazuril
ponazuril- horse drug- suggested WD times
per FARAD 120d SW for one dose
number one cause of death in kids
haemonchus
increase number of adult female haemonchus means
decrease total egg count. inverse rship
