Oesophagostomiasis

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Parasitic disease
Parasitic disease Oesophagostomiasis

Overview

Etiology

Parasitic disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Cattle, Goat, Pig, Sheep and Goat

Clinical Signs

Emaciation

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Mucous feces

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Persistent diarrhea

Intermittent soft feces

Loss of condition

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Hollow back

Stiff gait

Tail elevation

Rectal nodules

Anorexia

Anemia

Diagnosis

Necropsy examination

Larval identification from fecal culture

Rectal palpation of nodules

Clinical examination

Treatment

Albendazole

Fenbendazole

Levamisole

Ivermectin

Fluid and nutritional therapy

Prevention & Control

Strategic deworming

Pasture management

Improve hygiene

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