Parasites of dogs and cats
Tetratrichomonas felistomae Predilection site: Mouth Parasite class: Zoomastigophorasida Family: Trichomonadidae Description: The body is piriform, 6–11 × 3–4 μm, (mean 8 × 3 μm). There are four anterior flagella, which…
Parasites of cattle
Pathology: The immature flukes are embedded in the mucosa of the upper ileum and duodenum and are plug feeders, and this can result in severe erosion of the duodenal mucosa….
Parasites of pigs
Pathology: During the course of larval development there is dilation of infected gastric glands and hyperplasia of the glandular epithelium of both infected and neighbouring glands. The lamina propria is…
Parasites of sheep and goats
Hosts: Sheep, goat Life cycle: Both the free-living and parasitic phases of the life cycle are similar to those of the bovine species, O. ostertagi. Geographical distribution: Worldwide Pathogenesis: In…
Parasites of exotics
Pathogenesis: Small infestations may have no obvious effect on the animal; large infestations may cause accumulation of mucus in the trachea and bronchi, leading to coughing and respiratory difficulties, air…
Antiparasitics
Benzimidazoles are poorly soluble and are generally given orally as a suspension. Netobimin can be solubilised and administered via drinking water. Benzimidazoles have also been incorporated into a range of…
Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
I. Diseases of the oral cavity 1. Anomalies 2. Dental diseases 3. Dental tumors 4. Diseases of the buccae and tongue II. Diseases of the esophagus 1. Obstruction of the…
Diseases of Foals and Juveniles
I. Foal disorders and diseases 1. Congenital abnormalities 2. Acquired diseases a. Neonatal isoerythrolysis b. Actinobacillosis c. Tyzzer’s disease d. Clostridial enteritis e. Salmonellosis and foal sepsis f. Toxic hepatopathy…
