Kōrero: Diseases of sheep, cattle and deer

Lungworm infestation

Lungworm infestation

Lungworms infect several types of animals. The worms irritate the linings of air passages and cause coughing, which is most noticeable in sheep. It can also cause weight loss. Lungworm can be treated by drenching. Here, the lungworm Dictyocaulus filaria is shown in part of a lamb’s lung.

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Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University
Photograph by Bill Pomroy

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Gary Clark, Neville Grace and Ken Drew, 'Diseases of sheep, cattle and deer - Sheep diseases: worms, scab and anthrax', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/17422/lungworm-infestation (accessed 29 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Gary Clark, Neville Grace and Ken Drew, i tāngia i te 24 Nov 2008