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| − | |q1=What species of | + | |q1=What species of ascarid affect poultry? |
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*''A. galli'' | *''A. galli'' | ||
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*''A. dissimilis'' | *''A. dissimilis'' | ||
*''A. columbae'' | *''A. columbae'' | ||
|l1=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | |l1=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | ||
| − | |q2=What part of the GI tract can these | + | |q2=What part of the GI tract can these ascarids be found in? |
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The small intestine. | The small intestine. | ||
|l2=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | |l2=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | ||
| − | |q3=What effect do these parasites have | + | |q3=What effect do these parasites have of poultry? |
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| − | * | + | *Reproductive disease |
| − | *Heavy infections, cause partial or total obstruction of the duodenum/jejunum. | + | **Heavy infections, cause partial or total obstruction of the duodenum/jejunum. |
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| − | |q4= | + | |q4=Do the male or female ''ascaridia'' tend to be bigger? |
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Females are bigger as they range from 72 to 116 mm in length; whereas males only range from 51 to 76 mm in length. | Females are bigger as they range from 72 to 116 mm in length; whereas males only range from 51 to 76 mm in length. | ||
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In the middle of the body. | In the middle of the body. | ||
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| − | |q7=What is the main host for ''A. | + | |q7=What is the main host for ''A.Galli''? |
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Chickens, but it can also infect: | Chickens, but it can also infect: | ||
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Turkeys | Turkeys | ||
|l8=Ascaridia - Poultry#Signalment | |l8=Ascaridia - Poultry#Signalment | ||
| − | |q9=What species of bird does | + | |q9=What species of bird does A. columbae'' infect? |
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Pigeons | Pigeons | ||
|l9=Ascaridia - Poultry#Signalment | |l9=Ascaridia - Poultry#Signalment | ||
| − | |q10=What are the clinical signs associated with an '' | + | |q10=What are the clinical signs associated with an ''ascaridia'' infection in poultry? |
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*Anorexia | *Anorexia | ||
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*Reduced blood sugar levels | *Reduced blood sugar levels | ||
*Distended ureters with urates | *Distended ureters with urates | ||
| − | |l10=Ascaridia - Poultry#Clinical | + | |l10=Ascaridia - Poultry#Clinical signs |
| − | |q11=At what age in chickens does | + | |q11=At what age in chickens does A.galli produce more severe clinical signs? |
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| − | Up to 3 months of age, after which the worm burden normally decreases | + | Up to 3 months of age, after which the worm burden normally decreases. |
|l11=Ascaridia - Poultry#Signalment | |l11=Ascaridia - Poultry#Signalment | ||
| − | |q12=What is the | + | |q12=What is the distributoionof ascaridia in poultry? |
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Worldwide | Worldwide | ||
|l12=Ascaridia - Poultry#Distribution | |l12=Ascaridia - Poultry#Distribution | ||
| − | |q13=What type of life cycle does ''A. galli'' have? | + | |q13=What type of life cycle does ''A.galli'' have? |
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Revision as of 15:06, 1 July 2011
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What species of ascarid affect poultry? |
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| What part of the GI tract can these ascarids be found in? | The small intestine. |
Link to Article | |
| What effect do these parasites have of poultry? |
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Link to Article | |
| Do the male or female ascaridia tend to be bigger? | Females are bigger as they range from 72 to 116 mm in length; whereas males only range from 51 to 76 mm in length. |
Link to Article | |
| What distinguishing properties do males have? |
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Link to Article | |
| Where is the opening to the females reproductive organs? | In the middle of the body. |
Link to Article | |
| What is the main host for A.Galli? | Chickens, but it can also infect:
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Link to Article | |
| What species of bird does A. dissimilis infect? | Turkeys |
Link to Article | |
| What species of bird does A. columbae infect? | Pigeons |
Link to Article | |
| What are the clinical signs associated with an ascaridia infection in poultry? |
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Link to Article | |
| At what age in chickens does A.galli produce more severe clinical signs? | Up to 3 months of age, after which the worm burden normally decreases. |
Link to Article | |
| What is the distributoionof ascaridia in poultry? | Worldwide |
Link to Article | |
| What type of life cycle does A.galli have? | A direct life cycle. |
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