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==Rabbit Nematodes==

==Rabbit Nematodes==

There are several nematodes that can be found in the gastrointestinal tract. The most important are:

There are several nematodes that can be found in the gastrointestinal tract of rabbits. The most important are:

Passalurus ambiguus

:''Passalurus ambiguus

Graphidium strigosum

:''Graphidium strigosum

Trichostrongylus retortaeformis

:''Trichostrongylus retortaeformis

Strongyloides papillosus

:''Strongyloides papillosus

Trichuris leporis

:''Trichuris leporis

Capillaria hepática

:''Capillaria hepática

Protostrongylus spp

:''Protostrongylus spp

The importance of those parasites differs with the type of production of this animal. In intensive production, it has low importance, due to it's controled environment and food, and controled contact with other animals. On the other hand, in wildlife rabbits, this may be an issue, and can have importance as it may infect other animal species.

The importance of those parasites differs with the type of production of the animal. In intensive production, parasites have low importance, due to the controlled environment and food, and controlled contact with other animals. On the other hand, in wild rabbits, this may be an issue as they may infect domestic animals.