Bovine Parasitic Gastroenteritis
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Which stage of the Trichostrongyle family parasite is the infective stage?

  • L3 (correct)
  • L1
  • L4
  • L2
  • Where is the bursa located in the male worm?

  • It does not have a bursa
  • At the anterior end
  • At the posterior end (correct)
  • In the middle
  • Which age group is most affected by bovine parasitic gastroenteritis caused by Trichostrongyles?

  • Lambs
  • Adult cows
  • Wild ruminants
  • Calves and young stock (correct)
  • How many blastomeres does a typical strongyle egg have?

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    Which stage of the Trichostrongyle family parasite retains the sheath of L2, giving it a wrinkled appearance?

    <p>L2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Trichostrongyle Parasite Life Cycle

    • The infective stage of the Trichostrongyle family parasite is the L3 (third-stage larva) stage.

    Trichostrongyle Parasite Anatomy

    • The bursa is located in the male worm.

    Epidemiology of Bovine Parasitic Gastroenteritis

    • The age group most affected by bovine parasitic gastroenteritis caused by Trichostrongyles is young cattle.

    Trichostrongyle Parasite Development

    • A typical strongyle egg has four blastomeres.

    Trichostrongyle Parasite Morphology

    • The L2 stage of the Trichostrongyle family parasite retains the sheath, giving it a wrinkled appearance.

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    Test your knowledge on Bovine Parasitic Gastroenteritis caused by Bursate Nematodes in the Trichostrongyle family. Learn about the parasite's characteristics, life cycle, epidemiology, and disease symptoms. Find out how to diagnose this disease in calves and young stock.

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