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''Dictyocaulus'' are a group of nematodes of the superfamily ''[[Trichostrongyloidea]]''.  These cause both widespread mortality and morbidity, particularly affecting the bronchi tree of ruminants.
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Below are the three species of real veterinary significance;
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'''[[Dictyocaulus viviparus|''Dictyocaulus Viviparus'' - Bovine Lungworm]]
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'''[[Dictiocaulus filaria|''Dictyocaulus filaria'' - Ovine Lungworm]]
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'''[[Dictyocaulus arnfieldi|''Dictyocaulus arnfieldi'' - Equine Lungworm]]
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Revision as of 10:51, 29 July 2010

Dictyocaulus are a group of nematodes of the superfamily Trichostrongyloidea. These cause both widespread mortality and morbidity, particularly affecting the bronchi tree of ruminants.

Below are the three species of real veterinary significance;

Dictyocaulus Viviparus - Bovine Lungworm

Dictyocaulus filaria - Ovine Lungworm

Dictyocaulus arnfieldi - Equine Lungworm