Non Busates

Question 1

What are non-bursate nematodes?

Answer 1

Nematodes whose males lack a copulatory bursa. Superfamilies include:

Ascaridoidea

Oxyuroidea

Spiruroidea

Filarioidea

Trichuroidea

Dioctophymatoidea

Question 2

Genus: Ascaris suum

Answer 2

Host: Pig
Site: Small intestine
Signs: “Milk spots” on liver, coughing, poor growth
Control: Deworm sows 2 weeks before farrowing, hygiene

Question 3

Genus: Ascaridia galli

Answer 3

Host: Poultry
Site: Small intestine
Signs: Enteritis, hemorrhage, intestinal blockage
Control: Sanitation, segregate young birds, deworming via drinking water

Question 4

Genus: Toxocara canis

Answer 4

Host: Dogs
Site: Small intestine
Signs: Pot belly, coughing, diarrhea, VLM (visceral larval migrans in humans)
Control: Deworm dogs regularly, good hygiene