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''Ostertagia spp.'' are small bursate nematodes that parasitse the gastrointestinal tract of mammals and birds. These species are responsible for mortality and morbidity in a number of ruminants especially ''O. ostertagi'' which is widely considered the most important parasite of cattle. | ''Ostertagia spp.'' are small bursate nematodes that parasitse the gastrointestinal tract of mammals and birds. These species are responsible for mortality and morbidity in a number of ruminants especially ''O. ostertagi'' which is widely considered the most important parasite of cattle. | ||
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| + | The adult ''O. ostertagi'' worms are thread like, reddish worms with short buccal cavities. The males can measure 6-8mm, the females 8-9mm. There are several [[Nematodes - Structure and Function|cuticle morphologies]] used to identify these worms at a microscopic level. | ||
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| Ostertagia spp. | |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Nematoda |
| Super-family | Trichostrongyloidea |
| Genus | Ostertagia |
| Species | O. osteragi |
Overview
Ostertagia spp. are small bursate nematodes that parasitse the gastrointestinal tract of mammals and birds. These species are responsible for mortality and morbidity in a number of ruminants especially O. ostertagi which is widely considered the most important parasite of cattle.
Ostertagia ostertagi
| Also known as: | O. ostertagi
O. lyrata Skrjabinagia lyrata |
Identification
The adult O. ostertagi worms are thread like, reddish worms with short buccal cavities. The males can measure 6-8mm, the females 8-9mm. There are several cuticle morphologies used to identify these worms at a microscopic level.
Life-Cycle
A direct, non-migratory life-cycle. Calves are infected following ingestion of L3 with grass. The larvae are swallowed, pass through the forestomachs and develop in the abomasal gastric glands to the L4 stage, emerging as adult (L5) worms (brown, cotton-like, 1cm long) after nearly 3 weeks. Adult female worms then produce strongyle eggs which are passed out with the faeces. The prepatent period is 3 weeks (5-6 months if arrested at EL4 stage).
Causes Ostertagiosis