Changes

|order              =Rhabditida

|order              =Rhabditida

|sub-order          =Strongylida

|sub-order          =Strongylida

|super-family      =Trichostrongyloidea

|super-family      =[[Trichostrongyloidea]]

|family            =Cooperiidae

|family            =Cooperiidae

|sub-family        =

|sub-family        =

''Cooperia spp.'' are largely considered mild pathogens however there are a few species that are of greater veterinary importance, namely; ''C. punctata'' and ''C. pectinata''. These species are pariste of cattle and small ruminants and most species of this genus prefer warmer climates.

''Cooperia spp.'' are largely considered mild pathogens however there are a few species that are of greater veterinary importance, namely; ''C. punctata'' and ''C. pectinata''. These species are pariste of cattle and small ruminants and most species of this genus prefer warmer climates.

==Identification==

==Identification==

''Cooperia'' worms have a distinctive red colouration and a coiled appearance. The adults are between 5-8mm in length and males can be recognised by the presence of a dipropotionately large bursa at the anterior end.

''Cooperia'' worms have a distinctive red colouration and a coiled appearance. The adults are between 5-8mm in length and males can be recognised by the presence of a dipropotionately large bursa at the anterior end. The worms have 16 gut cells and a square ended anterior in the females, cintaining refractile bodies.

[[Category:To_Do_-_NickJ]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_NickJ]]

[[Category:Trichostrongyloidea]]

[[Category:Trichostrongyloidea]]