Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 1 - Large Animal Endoparasites

This set of flashcards covers terminology and key concepts related to large animal endoparasites, focusing on nematodes, cestodes, and protozoans as presented in the Veterinary Laboratory Procedures lecture.

Parascaris equorum

equine roundworm.

Strongylus vulgaris

Also known as bloodworm, a significant parasite in horses.

Strongylus edentatus

affecting horses, associated with liver damage.

Strongylus equinus

strongyle species impacting equines.

Strongyloides westeri

Intestinal threadworm found in horses.

Oxyuroidea

The superfamily that includes pinworms, such as Oxyuris equi.

Direct life cycle

A life cycle where the parasite does not require an intermediate host.

Trichostrongyloidea

A superfamily of nematodes affecting ruminants.

Eimeria leuckarti

A species of coccidia affecting horses.

Cryptosporidium spp.

A protozoan parasite known for causing diarrhea in calves.

Trematodes

Also known as flukes, these are flatworms with complex life cycles.

Fasciola hepatica

The liver fluke that affects ruminants.

Indirect life cycle

A life cycle requiring an intermediate host for the parasite.

Anaplocephala perfoliata

A species of equine tapeworm found in the intestines.

Taenia solium

A cestode of public health concern, known as the pork tapeworm.

Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus

Acanthocephalan, or thorny-headed worm, which is a parasite of swine.

Oesophagostomum dentatum

The nodular worm of swine that can cause intestinal obstruction.

Intermediate host

An organism that harbors the larval or juvenile stages of a parasite.

Entomopathogenic

Pertaining to parasites capable of infesting insects.

Micropyle

A small opening in the oocyst, typically aiding in its reproductive cycle.

Mitochondrial DNA

Genetic material that can be studied for parasitic identification.

Infrapubic

Referring to a location below the pubic region.

Maldigestion

Impaired digestion

Entamoeba

A genus of amoebic parasites that can lead to disease.