Nematodirus

Identification

A mature adult is around 2cm longer. The female has a prominent spine projecting from the end. The male has a very long slender tail with spicules extended past the bursa.

• A cause of parasitic catarrhal enteritis.

Nematodirus from ruminant faeces - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Nematodirosis - Sheep