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==Introduction==
''Fasciola Hepatica'' is an hepatic parasite found in mainly in ruminants, namely cows, sheep and goats, but also known to affect horses and pigs. It is found Worldwide, and 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 mainly in ruminants, namely cows, sheep and goats, but also known to affect horses and pigs. It is found Worldwide, and 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.
[[Image:Fasciola hepatica.jpg|400px|thumb|right|'''Fasciola hepatica (Copyright Adam Cuerden, Wikimedia Commons) ''']]
[[Image:Fasciola hepatica.jpg|400px|thumb|right|'''Fasciola hepatica (Copyright Adam Cuerden, Wikimedia Commons) ''']]
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'''Scientific Classification'''
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| Animalia
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