Strongylus spp

Match the Strongyle species name to the right image.

Large Strongyles have a direct lifecycle

Extensive [blank_start]larval migrations[blank_end] occur through the host. S. vulgaris: [blank_start]submucosal arteries[blank_end] to the head of the [blank_start]cranial mesenteric artery[blank_end]. S. edentatus: [blank_start]liver[blank_end] and [blank_start]sub-peritoneum[blank_end] of the right flank. S. equinus: [blank_start]liver[blank_end] and [blank_start]pancreas[blank_end]

Prepatent periods: S. vulgaris - [blank_start]6 months[blank_end] S. edentatus - [blank_start]11 months[blank_end] S. equinus - [blank_start]9 months[blank_end]

Which of the 3 species has the shortest prepatent period?

What are the clinical signs and complications that are associated with S. vulgaris?

What are the clinical signs and associated conditions with a S. edentatus infestation?

What are the clinical signs and associated conditions with a S. equinus infestation?

Adult worms for al 3 strongyles cause insignificant damage compared to the larval stages.

What is the best diagnostic method for detection?

What anthelmintics are effective against the adult and migratory stages of Strongyle?

What anthelmintics are ONLY effective against the adult stage of Strongyle?