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Which method is used for detection and quantification of worm eggs in faecal samples?
Which method is used for detection and quantification of worm eggs in faecal samples?
Which technique has the advantage of being cheap and having a short processing time?
Which technique has the advantage of being cheap and having a short processing time?
Which technique has the advantage of having a high limit of detection?
Which technique has the advantage of having a high limit of detection?
Which technique is time-consuming and has low accuracy?
Which technique is time-consuming and has low accuracy?
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Which technique involves the use of artificial intelligence for automated detection and counting of eggs?
Which technique involves the use of artificial intelligence for automated detection and counting of eggs?
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What does selective or targeted therapy aim to do?
What does selective or targeted therapy aim to do?
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What is refugia?
What is refugia?
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What is the rationale behind the Direct Smear technique?
What is the rationale behind the Direct Smear technique?
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Which method of egg counting does not require technical skills and allows for remote identification and counting of eggs using digitalized images?
Which method of egg counting does not require technical skills and allows for remote identification and counting of eggs using digitalized images?
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Which method of egg counting requires a centrifuge and can detect some parasites but not Trematodes?
Which method of egg counting requires a centrifuge and can detect some parasites but not Trematodes?
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Which method of egg counting involves centrifugal flotation of eggs in a specialized device and subsequent examination of the top layer?
Which method of egg counting involves centrifugal flotation of eggs in a specialized device and subsequent examination of the top layer?
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Which method of egg counting involves mixing the faecal sample with a water filter to remove debris, labeling the eggs with fluorescent dye, and counting them using an automated algorithm?
Which method of egg counting involves mixing the faecal sample with a water filter to remove debris, labeling the eggs with fluorescent dye, and counting them using an automated algorithm?
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Which method of egg counting is considered the gold standard for detecting anthelmintic resistance?
Which method of egg counting is considered the gold standard for detecting anthelmintic resistance?
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Which method of egg counting calculates the number of eggs per gram of faeces using the formula: $No. of eggs/g faeces = rac{{No. of eggs counter imes 60 imes ext{{total volume (ml)}}}}{{0.3 imes ext{{volume of counted chamber (ml)}} imes ext{{Weight of faeces (g)}}}}$?
Which method of egg counting calculates the number of eggs per gram of faeces using the formula: $No. of eggs/g faeces = rac{{No. of eggs counter imes 60 imes ext{{total volume (ml)}}}}{{0.3 imes ext{{volume of counted chamber (ml)}} imes ext{{Weight of faeces (g)}}}}$?
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What is the cut-off level for fecal count reduction that suggests the presence of resistance?
What is the cut-off level for fecal count reduction that suggests the presence of resistance?
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What is the formula for calculating fecal egg count reduction (FECR)?
What is the formula for calculating fecal egg count reduction (FECR)?
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When should the second fecal sample be collected for the FEC Reduction test if testing all anthelmintic groups in the same flock?
When should the second fecal sample be collected for the FEC Reduction test if testing all anthelmintic groups in the same flock?
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What does the FECR value of 91.8% indicate in the given example?
What does the FECR value of 91.8% indicate in the given example?
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What is the rationale behind the Mc-master technique?
What is the rationale behind the Mc-master technique?
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What is the advantage of the Cornell-Wisconsin technique?
What is the advantage of the Cornell-Wisconsin technique?
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What is the limitation of the Direct Smear technique?
What is the limitation of the Direct Smear technique?
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What is the purpose of selective or targeted therapy?
What is the purpose of selective or targeted therapy?
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What does the term 'refugia' refer to in the context of worm control?
What does the term 'refugia' refer to in the context of worm control?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the FLOTAC technique?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the FLOTAC technique?
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Explain the rationale behind the Mini-FLOTAC technique.
Explain the rationale behind the Mini-FLOTAC technique.
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What is the rationale behind the FECPAK technique?
What is the rationale behind the FECPAK technique?
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Describe the Parasight system technique and its advantages and disadvantages.
Describe the Parasight system technique and its advantages and disadvantages.
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What is the gold standard for detecting anthelmintic resistance? Explain the FEC Reduction test and how it is used.
What is the gold standard for detecting anthelmintic resistance? Explain the FEC Reduction test and how it is used.
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