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| − | |q1=What species of '' | + | |q1=What species of ''Ascaridia'' affect poultry? |
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*''A. galli'' | *''A. galli'' | ||
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*''A. columbae'' | *''A. columbae'' | ||
|l1=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | |l1=Ascaridia - Poultry#Introduction | ||
| − | |q2=What part of the GI tract can these '' | + | |q2=What part of the GI tract can these ''Ascaridia'' be found in? |
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The small intestine. | The small intestine. | ||
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*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=Does the male or female '' | + | |q4=Does 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 A. columbae'' infect? | + | |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 ''A.galli'' produce more severe clinical signs? | |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 distribution of '' | + | |q12=What is the distribution of ''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 -larval stage within the embryonated egg. | L3 -larval stage within the embryonated egg. | ||
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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) | ||
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*Eating earthworms that have ingested ''A. galli'' eggs | *Eating earthworms that have ingested ''A. galli'' eggs | ||
|l17=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | |l17=Ascaridia - Poultry#Epidemiology | ||
| − | |q18=How can ''A.galli'' be diagnosed? | + | |q18=How can ''A. galli'' be diagnosed? |
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*Clinical signs | *Clinical signs | ||
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In chronic infections the intestinal wall can become distended as muscle tone is lost. | In chronic infections the intestinal wall can become distended as muscle tone is lost. | ||
|l18=Ascaridia - Poultry#Diagnosis | |l18=Ascaridia - Poultry#Diagnosis | ||
| − | |q19=How can ''A.galli'' be treated? | + | |q19=How can ''A. galli'' be treated? |
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In feed treatment with either: | In feed treatment with either: | ||
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*Benzimidazole | *Benzimidazole | ||
|l19=Ascaridia - Poultry#Treatment | |l19=Ascaridia - Poultry#Treatment | ||
| − | |q20=How can you control '' | + | |q20=How can you control ''Ascaridia'' infections? |
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| − | *Free range systems, young birds can be | + | *Free range systems, young birds can be isolated and put onto ground previously unused by poultry |
*Rotation of poultry runs | *Rotation of poultry runs | ||
*Raised feeding and watering stations - reducing faecal-oral transmission | *Raised feeding and watering stations - reducing faecal-oral transmission | ||
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[[Category:CABI Flashcards]] | [[Category:CABI Flashcards]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological Diseases Flashcards]] | [[Category:Neurological Diseases Flashcards]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:42, 22 July 2011
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What species of Ascaridia affect poultry? |
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| What part of the GI tract can these Ascaridia be found in? | The small intestine. |
Link to Article | |
| What effect do these parasites have on poultry? |
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Link to Article | |
| Does 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 distribution of 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 | |
| What is meant by the term histotropic phase? | This is where the ascaridia embed themselves into the mucosal layer of the intestines after ingestion. The length of this period before the final maturation has been reported to be between 3 to 54 days. |
Link to Article | |
| How long is the prepatent period for A. galli? | 5-8 weeks |
Link to Article | |
| How is A. galli transmitted? |
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Link to Article | |
| How can A. galli be diagnosed? |
In chronic infections the intestinal wall can become distended as muscle tone is lost. |
Link to Article | |
| How can A. galli be treated? | In feed treatment with either:
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Link to Article | |
| How can you control Ascaridia infections? |
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Link to Article | |