lecture quiz questions Flashcards
Which of the following genera refers to the equine stomach bot?
Gasterophilus
Which of the following genera possess a “pyriform apparatus?”
Anoplocephala
Which of the following genera are associated with being called the “sheep ked?”
Melophagus
Which of the following genera are associated with being the sheep nasal bot?
oestrus
Which of the following serves as an intermediate host for Moniezia spp?
mite
What is the metacestode stage for Moniezia spp.?
cysticercoid
In trying to detect Strongyloides spp. in sheep, what would you look for on a fecal flotation?
a larvated egg
Quiz Question: True or false? Monitoring fecal egg counts and using targeted deworming and other sustainable approaches in parasite control may be a better long-term strategy than deworming horses strictly by the calendar.
true
Quiz Question: What is the diagnostic technique of choice for detecting Oxyuris equi infection?
scotch tape technique
Quiz Question: Which of the following adult worms is the largest when seen grossly?
Parascaris equorum
Which of the following genera represent a lungworm in cattle?
Dictyocaulus
What would be the diagnostic technique of choice for detecting Cryptosporidium spp. infection in calves?
acid fast
Which of the following life stages are the ONLY life stages present in the life cycle of Tritrichomonas foetus?
trophozoites
What is the predominant clinical manifestation and concern of Trichomonad infection in cattle?
reproductive issues
Which genera of tick has long mouthparts and an ornate scutum?
Amblyomma
