Difference between revisions of "Moniezia"

From WikiVet English
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(No difference)

Latest revision as of 17:01, 20 August 2010

Moniezia Species

Moniezia ruminant - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Moniezia ruminant - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Different species occur in sheep and cattle.
  • In the UK, Monieza is very common in lambs but rarely seen in cattle.
  • It has a typical tapeworm appearance and is some 2m long.
  • The segments are wider than they are long.
  • Although impressive when found in a lamb at post mortem examination, Monieza is of little, if any, clinical significance.
  • Some believe that it may sometimes slow growth rates, but this has not been proven under British conditions.
  • Farmers become aware of infection in late summer when spontaneous expulsion often occurs. Lengths of strobila may then be seen hanging from the back-end of lambs.
  • The eggs are similar in appearance to those of A. perfoliata.
  • Pasture mites act as intermediate hosts.

Test yourself with the Cestodes Flashcards

Cestode Flashcards