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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.
 
''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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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