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CLASSIFICATION OF PARASITES IN LIVESTOCK

Livestock parasites can be classified in two main ways: by their phylum (biological classification) or by their location in or on the host animal.

Classification by phylum

Livestock parasites belong to a number of different phyla, including:

  • Nematoda (roundworms): These are the most common parasites of livestock, including lungworms, stomach worms, intestinal worms, and eyeworms. Roundworms are long, slender worms with a cylindrical body.
    Image of Nematoda (roundworms) livestock parasiteOpens in a new windowwormboss.com.au
  • Platyhelminthes (flatworms): This phylum includes flukes and tapeworms. Flukes are leaf-shaped worms that live in the liver, rumen, or intestines of livestock. Tapeworms are long, segmented worms that live in the intestines of livestock.
    Image of Platyhelminthes (flatworms) livestock parasiteOpens in a new windowen.wikipedia.org
  • Acanthocephala (thorny-headed worms): These parasites attach to the intestines of livestock using their probisces, which are armed with hooks.
    Image of Acanthocephala (thornyheaded worms) livestock parasiteOpens in a new windowmacrocritters.wordpress.com
  • Arthropoda (insects, mites, and ticks): This phylum includes lice, flies, mites, and ticks. These parasites live on the skin of livestock and feed on their blood or tissues.
    Image of Arthropoda (insects, mites, and ticks) livestock parasiteOpens in a new windowen.wikipedia.org
  • Protozoa (single-celled organisms): This group includes coccidia, which are microscopic parasites that live in the intestines of livestock.
    Image of Protozoa (singlecelled organisms) livestock parasiteOpens in a new windoweduinput.com

Classification by location

Livestock parasites can also be classified by their location in or on the host animal. The most common classifications are:

  • Endoparasites: These parasites live inside the body of the host animal. Examples of endoparasites include roundworms, flukes, tapeworms, and coccidia.
  • Ectoparasites: These parasites live on the outside of the body of the host animal. Examples of ectoparasites include lice, flies, mites, and ticks.

Understanding the classification of livestock parasites is important for developing effective control strategies. Different types of parasites require different treatment and prevention methods.

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