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| + | ''Cooperia spp.'' are largely considered mild pathogens however there are a few species that are of greater veterinary importance, namely; ''C. punctata'' and ''C. pectinata''. These species are pariste of cattle and small ruminants and most species of this genus prefer warmer climates. | ||
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| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | ''Cooperia'' worms have a distinctive red colouration and a coiled appearance. The adults are between 5-8mm in length and males can be recognised by the presence of a dipropotionately large bursa at the anterior end. | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 3 August 2010
| Cooperia spp. | |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Nematoda |
| Class | Chromadorea |
| Order | Rhabditida |
| Sub-order | Strongylida |
| Super-family | Trichostrongyloidea |
| Family | Cooperiidae |
| Genus | Cooperia |
| Species | C. punctata, C. oncophora, C. pectinata |
Overview
Cooperia spp. are largely considered mild pathogens however there are a few species that are of greater veterinary importance, namely; C. punctata and C. pectinata. These species are pariste of cattle and small ruminants and most species of this genus prefer warmer climates.
Identification
Cooperia worms have a distinctive red colouration and a coiled appearance. The adults are between 5-8mm in length and males can be recognised by the presence of a dipropotionately large bursa at the anterior end.