Category:Sheep Nematodes
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Nematodes of Sheep - Gastrointestinal Nematodes
Many worm species occur in the gastrointestinal tract of sheep, though relatively few are of importance in the UK. Primary pathogens include:
| Abomasum | Small Intestine | Large Intestine | |
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| Worms that contribute to ovine PGE, but are rarely primary pathogens in the UK |
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- All the above worms belong to the Trichotrongyloidea except:
- Bunostomum (a hookworm)
- Oesophagostomum
- Chabertia (Strongyloidea)
- Strongyloides (Rhabditoidea)
- Trichuris (a whipworm)
- Although many different genera and species of worms may be found in the gastro-intestinal tract of sheep there are only three distinct disease manifestations within the PGE complex:
- Ostertagiosis and Trichostrongylosis
- Nematodirosis
- Haemonchosis
Succession of Gastrointestinal Worm Species
The relative number of worms of each species changes during the grazing season. The succession of species is due to differences in:
- Ability of L3 to overwinter
- Fecundity between worm species
- Rate of development from egg to L3 stage
- Special requirements of Nematodirus
Pages in category "Sheep Nematodes"
The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.