How Do You Diagnose Trichostrongylus Axei?
Key Points Trichostrongylus Axei Infection Is Rare in Domestic Horses. Infection Can Occur If Horses Are Co- or Mixed-Grazed with Ruminants. Antemortem...
- Trichostrongylus axei infection is rare in domestic horses.
- Infection can occur if horses are co- or mixed-grazed with ruminants.
- Antemortem diagnosis is by coproculture.
- Macrocyclic lactones and benzimidazoles are believed to be effective treatments.
Which abdominal problem is associated with Trichostrongylus?
colubriformis, Trichostrongylus vitrinus, and Trichostrongylus rugatus cause villus atrophy in the anterior small intestine. Protein loss and failure to absorb specific nutrients occur and may lead to skeletal changes in lambs. Protein is lost through the lumen of the intestine, leading to a loss of body mass.
How is Trichostrongylus treated?
Trichostrongylus worms are similar to hookworms in their morphology, appearance of their eggs on fecal examination, and the pathology that they induce. Heavy infections may be accompanied by diarrhea and anemia. Drugs recommended for treatment are pyrantel pamoate, albendazole, or mebendazole (see Table 365-1).
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