Cysticercus ovis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Larval stage of taenia ovis
Sheep tapeworm
‘Sheep measles’
2
Q
Where are lesions found?
A
Heart
Master muscle
Diaphragm
3
Q
Result of PMI
A
Partial rejection if localised
Total carcass rejection is in 3 locations
category 2
4
Q
Prevention
A
Don’t allow dogs access to offal/carcass
Regularly worm dogs (monthly) with praziquantel
5
Q
Life cycle
A
- Sheep ingests cysticercus
- Hatches inside intestine and migrates to muscle
- dogs infected by ingesting infected carcass
