lungworm sheep

Sheep lungworm

·    Dictyocaulus filaria

Clinical signs

·    Coughing

·    Increased RR

·    Bilateral nasal discharge

·    Reduced appetite

·    Weight loss

Diagnosis and most commonly seen

·    Outbreaks seen: after warm, wet summers – increased survival of larvae

·    Diagnosis: ELISA for coproantigens

Treatment

·    MLs – ivermectin, moxidectin

·    Levamisole

·    Albendazole

Prevention

·    Develop strong immunity after exposure