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''Fasciola Hepatica'' is an hepatic parasite found in ruminants, namely cows and sheep.  It is commonly found within the UK, with its prevalence ever increasing.  It is responsible for a 10-15% production loss in each infected animal, as it affects meat, milk and wool production, so is of huge economic consequence.

''Fasciola Hepatica'' is an hepatic parasite found in ruminants, namely cows and sheep.  It is commonly found within the UK, with its prevalence ever increasing.  It is responsible for a 10-15% production loss in each infected animal, as it affects meat, milk and wool production, so is of huge economic consequence.

''Fasiola Hepatica'' has a definitive ruminant mammalian host and an intermediate molluscian host.

''Fasiola Hepatica'' has a definitive ruminant mammalian host and an intermediate molluscian host. The full life cycle is illustrated in the image aside.

 

*can cause severe haemorrhagic [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] damage

*can cause severe haemorrhagic [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] damage

*death in heavy infestations in sheep during migratory phase (1 month) through the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] tissue

*death in heavy infestations in sheep during migratory phase (1 month) through the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] tissue