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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'' | ||
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− | |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. |
|l3=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | |l3=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | ||
− | |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. | ||
|l6=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | |l6=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | ||
− | |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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− | A direct life cycle | + | A direct life cycle. |
|l13=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | |l13=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | ||
− | |q14=What is the infective stage of the | + | |q14=What is the infective stage of the ascaridia species? |
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− | L3 | + | L3 larval stage within the embryonated egg. |
|l14=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | |l14=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | ||
|q15=What is meant by the term ''histotropic phase''? | |q15=What is meant by the term ''histotropic phase''? | ||
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The length of this period before the final maturation has been reported to be between 3 to 54 days. | The length of this period before the final maturation has been reported to be between 3 to 54 days. | ||
|l15=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | |l15=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | ||
− | |q16=How long is the prepatent period for ''A. galli''? | + | |q16=How long is the prepatent period for ''A.galli''? |
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− | 5-8 weeks | + | 5 -8 weeks |
|l16=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | |l16=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | ||
− | |q17=How is ''A. galli'' transmitted? | + | |q17=How is ''A.galli'' transmitted? |
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*Mainly through ingestion of embryonated eggs (L3) from contaminated feed or water supplies (faecal oral route) | *Mainly through ingestion of embryonated eggs (L3) from contaminated feed or water supplies (faecal oral route) | ||
*Via the egg as the adults migrate through the lumina of the large intestine and cloaca and end up in the oviduct where they are then incorporated into the hen’s egg | *Via the egg as the adults migrate through the lumina of the large intestine and cloaca and end up in the oviduct where they are then incorporated into the hen’s egg | ||
*Eating earthworms that have ingested ''A. galli'' eggs | *Eating earthworms that have ingested ''A. galli'' eggs | ||
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Revision as of 15:18, 1 July 2011
Question | Answer | Article | |
What species of ascarid affect poultry? |
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Link to Article | |
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. |
Link to Article | |
What is the infective stage of the ascaridia species? | L3 larval stage within the embryonated egg. |
Link to Article |