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Fasciola Hepatica is an hepatic parasite found in ruminants, namely cows and sheep.  It is commonly found within the UK, with its prevalence ever increasing.  It is responsible for a 10-15% production loss in each infected animal, as it affects meat, milk and wool production, so is of huge economic consequence.

**therefore infestation is more common in damp or poorly drained pastures

**cattle and sheep

*can cause severe haemorrhagic [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] damage

*can cause severe haemorrhagic [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] damage

*death in heavy infestations in sheep during migratory phase (1 month) through the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] tissue

*death in heavy infestations in sheep during migratory phase (1 month) through the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] tissue