Anthelminthic Drug Resistance Detection Quiz

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What are some predisposing factors of helminth infections in animals?

Grazing habits, climate, and nutritional deficiency

What are some non-chemical control methods for GIT helminth parasitism?

Limiting contact between hosts and infective larvae through grazing management

What determines the effect of helminth infections on animals?

Combination of varying susceptibility of the host species, pathogenicity of the parasite species, and host/parasite interaction

What are some harmful effects of helminth infections on animals?

Gastroenteritis, anorexia, abdominal distention, and emaciation

What is a major consequence of helminth infections in livestock farming?

Serious economic losses to the farmer and the nation in general

What are the predisposing factors of helminth infections in animals?

Grazing habits, climate, nutritional deficiency, pasture management, immunological status, vector, presence of an intermediate host, and the number of infective larvae and eggs in the environment.

What are the harmful effects of helminth infections on animals?

Gastroenteritis, anorexia, abdominal distention, diarrhea, emaciation.

Why do parasites cause low productivity in animals?

They cause stunted growth, poor weight gain, feed utilization, feeding, and water intake, lower meat, wool, and milk production, cost of treatment, and mortality in young animals.

What are the treatment and control methods for GIT helminth parasitism?

Non-chemical control methods: limit the contact between the hosts and the infective larvae in the field through grazing management methods. Chemical control: Using anthelminthic drugs.

What factors determine the effect of helminth infections on animals?

A combination of factors, including the varying susceptibility of the host species, the pathogenicity of the parasite species, the host/parasite interaction, and the infective dose.

Test your knowledge on detecting anthelminthic drug resistance in livestock. Learn about the impact of parasites on animal health and livestock farming, as well as the predisposing factors of helminth infections.

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