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*acute fasciolosis

*acute fasciolosis

*poor nutrition, e.g. overstocking, poor pasture management.

*poor nutrition, e.g. overstocking, poor pasture management.

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|l1= Parasitic Gastroenteritis

|q2=What tests would you undertake?

|q2=What tests would you undertake?

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A diagnosis of PGE, most probably haemonchosis, was based upon the clinical signs of anaemia, severe weight loss, and a very high worm count in the severely affected ram, and supported by the high pooled faecal sample from the group. <br><br>

A diagnosis of PGE, most probably haemonchosis, was based upon the clinical signs of anaemia, severe weight loss, and a very high worm count in the severely affected ram, and supported by the high pooled faecal sample from the group. <br><br>

All the rams were treated with ivermectin (group 3 anthelmintic) and the farmer was advised regarding future worm control for the whole flock.  

All the rams were treated with ivermectin (group 3 anthelmintic) and the farmer was advised regarding future worm control for the whole flock.  

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|l2= Parasitic Gastroenteritis#Diagnosis

|q3=What control measures would you adopt?  

|q3=What control measures would you adopt?  

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After 48 hr, treated sheep can then be turned out to pasture previously grazed by sheep to dilute out any eggs from surviving (resistant) worms. <br><br>

After 48 hr, treated sheep can then be turned out to pasture previously grazed by sheep to dilute out any eggs from surviving (resistant) worms. <br><br>

Accurate dosage for the heaviest sheep in the group is essential.  

Accurate dosage for the heaviest sheep in the group is essential.  

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|l3= Parasitic Gastroenteritis#Treatment and Control

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