Sm Parasites Mj 2015

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Cattle Grub(Genus Hypoderma)

a)hypoderma lineatum

c)Affect domestic cattle in the Northern Hemisphere. Found mostly under the skin on the back of cattle.

d)damaged hides, tissue/meat damage and carcass downgrade

f)milk reduction and subnormal weight gains.

g)insecticide treatments and vaccines

h)Treatment should be after all heel fly activities cease.

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Flea Tapeworm(Genus Dipylidium)

a) Dipylidium Caninum

c)Affect cats and dogs intestines.

d)Anal sacs are being blocked.

f)Dog drags butt on ground or finding segments in feces.

g)Monthly pills and keeping your animal away from the host.

h)Injections or pills may be used.

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Heartworm Microfilaria(Genus Dirofilaria)

a)Dirofilaria Immitis

c)Affects dogs and cat's hearts.

d)potentially fatal

f)mild cough after exercise, fatigue after activity, and weight loss

g) pills

h)Injections of drugs is most common

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Lice-Sucking(Genus Hematopinus)

a)Anoplura

c)found on dogs(usually long-haired)

d)can be really irritating to dogs

f)rubbing, scratching, and, biting of the animals skin.

g)monthly control of fleas will also control this lice

h)treated with flea control medicines

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Roundworm Adult(Genus Toxocara)

a) nematode

c)found inside of dogs

d)Dogs can show signs of diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

f)Dull hair, potbellied, or coughing if parasite is in lungs.

g)Keep living area clean and keep feces area clean.

h)Check stools ever 2-4 weeks. Heartworm preventatives also work.

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Whipworm(Genus Trichuris)

a)Trichuris trichura

c)Found inside of dogs where the large intestine meets small.

d)A severe case may cause death.

f)Bloody diarrhea and possibly death if untreated.

g)remove feces from yard regularly

h)fecal examinations