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Ascarids of Poultry
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1Ascaridia galli is the largest nematode of poultry.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2What is the paratenic host of Ascaridia galli and Heterakis gallinarum?
- AEarthworms
- BRodents
- CMosquitos
- DLand snails/slugs
3Where in the bird can adult Ascaridia galli be found?
- ASmall intestine
- BLarge intestine
- CLiver
- DLungs
4What are the clinical signs associated with an A. galli infection during the migratory phase through the intestine?
- AEnteritis
- BHaemorrhaging
- CWeight loss
- DVomiting
- ECough
5What diagnostic tests can be done to confirm A. galli?
- AFecal floatation
- BNecropsy - adults in small intestine
- CPCR
- DELISA
- ESerology
6What 2 types of anthelmintics can be used to control A. galli?
- APiperazine
- BPyrantel
- CIvermectin
- DLevamisole
7Ascaridia galli usually has very little importance as a pathogen.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Where in the bird is Heterakis gallinarum found?
- ASmall intestine
- BCecum
- CLungs
- DStomach
9In which parasite life cycle do tissue migrations through mucosa occur?
- AAscaridia galli
- BHeterakis gallinarum
10What anthelmintic is used to control Heterakis infections?
- ALevamisole
- BIvermectin
- CMoxidectin
- DPiperazine
11What pathological significance does Heterakis gallinarum have in poultry?
- ACarrier for Histomonas meleagridis
- BLesions on the surface of the liver lead to condemnation at abattoir
- CSevere enteritis
- DZoonotic
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- Nematodes of Poultry and Birds
- Author
- Caitlin Wringe
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- English
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- Created on 28 Sep 2019 · updated on 28 Sep 2019
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