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===Introduction===
 
===Introduction===
''N. battus'' is most prominent within the UK, but is also present to a lesser extend in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Canada.  In heavy infections this parasite can be severe, and if left untreated can lead to the death of the carrying host.   
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''N. battus'' is most prominent within the UK, but is also present to a lesser extend in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Canada.  In heavy infections this parasite can be severe, and if left untreated can lead to the death of the carrying host.  It is also capable of causing parasitic [[Enteritis, Parasitic|catarrhal enteritis]].
    
It is a nematode , and is part of the '''Trichostrongyloidea''' superfamily.
 
It is a nematode , and is part of the '''Trichostrongyloidea''' superfamily.
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''N. battus'' eggs are larger than the typical egg of a '''Trichostrongyle''', and have a brownish colouration, with parallel sides.
 
''N. battus'' eggs are larger than the typical egg of a '''Trichostrongyle''', and have a brownish colouration, with parallel sides.
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* A cause of parasitic [[Enteritis, Parasitic|catarrhal enteritis]].
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[[Image:Nematodirus ruminant.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Nematodirus'' from ruminant faeces - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]
      
[[Nematodirosis - Sheep]]
 
[[Nematodirosis - Sheep]]
 
[[Category:Trichostrongyloidea]]
 
[[Category:Trichostrongyloidea]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Max]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Max]]
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