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1
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wha does Moniezia spp. infect?

A

most commonly Moniezia spp. is found in lambs & and kids.

2
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What is the common name for Moniezia spp.?

A

milk tapeworm

3
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what are the CS’s for Moniezia spp.?

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usually hosts are asymptomatic but with heavy infection in lambs & kids, unthriftyness, diarrhea, and even intestinal ubstruction.

4
Q

If an animal is ill and the farmer notices proglottids in the feces of his animals it is common for them to blame Moniezia spp. for the porblem.

why is that a problem for you the vet?

A

it may just be masking a bigger problem that is really causing the illness.

5
Q

T or F

adults are large and readily visable at necropsy. ans since Moniezia spp. is a tapeworm adults will be found in the small intestine.

A

True

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