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 (correct)
Genetic factors, water intake, and vaccination status
Presence of an intermediate host, number of infective larvae, and pasture management
Host species, parasite pathogenicity, and host/parasite interaction

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

Improving water intake and feed utilization
Increasing the number of infective larvae in the environment
Using antibiotics and antiparasitic drugs
Limiting contact between hosts and infective larvae through grazing management (correct)

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 (correct)
Presence of an intermediate host, number of infective larvae, and pasture management
Dietary habits, exercise routine, and social behavior
Age of the animal, breed, and color

What are some harmful effects of helminth infections on animals?

Gastroenteritis, anorexia, abdominal distention, and emaciation (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Serious economic losses to the farmer and the nation in general (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What are the harmful effects of helminth infections on animals?

Gastroenteritis, anorexia, abdominal distention, diarrhea, emaciation. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers